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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Black LGBT Adults in the US

LGBT well-being at the intersection of race
January 2021
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Public Opinion of Transgender Rights in Turkey

November 2020
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Religiosity Among LGBT Adults in the US

October 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.

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

October 2020
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Sexual Orientation Change Efforts, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Suicide Ideation and Attempt Among Sexual Minority Adults

June 2020
Public Comment

Equal Credit Opportunity Act: Public Comment

December 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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20th Anniversary Jazz & Champagne Brunch

Join us in celebrating the work of the Williams Institute with performances by Rufus Wainwright, Jennifer Leitham, and Sweet Baby J'ai, with special guest Blu Del Barrio.

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January 17, 2021

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PT

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