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

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Differences Between LGB Democrats and Republicans in Identity and Community Connectedness

October 2020
Report

Civil Commitment of People Convicted of Sex Offenses in the United States

October 2020
Report

Religiosity Among LGBT Adults in the US

October 2020
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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.

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Amicus Brief

Fulton v. City of Philadelphia: Amicus Brief

August 2020
Report

The 2020 LGBT Vote

October 2019
Report

Victimization Rates and Traits of Sexual and Gender Minorities in the US

October 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.
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How many same-sex couples are parents?

114,000
raising children under 18

24%
are raising foster or adopted children

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Advancing LGBTQ Rights Rights Through Federal Policy

A virtual community event discussing LGBTQ rights on the federal level with Williams Institute Legal Director Christy Mallory

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December 9, 2020

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT

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