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The Impact of SB 244 on Transgender People in Kansas

Gen Z and the 2026 Midterm Elections

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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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LGBTQ Parenting

This interactive provides sociodemographic characteristics of LGBTQ parents in the United States. Results can be filtered by LGBTQ subpopulation and relationship and marriage status. (Last updated 2024)

How many LGBT adults have undergone conversion therapy?

698,000

350,000

before they turned 18

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The 2026 Midterm Elections

A discussion of election results, the influence of LGBTQ voters, and how the outcome could shape future LGBTQ law and policy

November 16, 2026

Noon – 1:00 PM PT

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The Williams Institute’s 25th Anniversary

Founded in 2001 with a vision to bring together an interdisciplinary community of experts to advance understanding of LGBTQ lives, we are honored to mark a quarter-century of impact.