Williams Institute. A think tank at UCLA Law dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.

Report

Pathways Into Poverty

Lived experiences among LGBTQ people
September 2020
Public Comment

HUD Equal Access Rule: Public Comment

September 2020
Report

Public Opinion of Transgender Rights in Malaysia

September 2020
OUR LATEST PUBLICATIONS

The Williams Institute conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. We ensure that facts—not stereotypes—inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBT community. Learn more about us.

Featured Publications

Report

The 2020 LGBT Vote

October 2019
Fact Sheet

LGBT Youth Population in the United States

September 2020
Amicus Brief

Fulton v. City of Philadelphia: Amicus Brief

August 2020

LGBT Demographics

This interactive provides demographic and socioeconomic information about same-sex couples and LGBT individuals at the national, state, and local levels. The data can be filtered by gender and race.
All FAQs

How many same-sex couples are parents?

114,000
raising children under 18

24%
are raising foster or adopted children

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