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Trans Americans consider moves to safer states because of Trump election: Williams Institute

Many who live in states with anti-transgender laws feel threatened.

Forty Under 40: Activism

Amy Balliett heads up an impressive list of out activists that includes Tony Biel, Brad Sears, Thai Pham, James Neiley, Christoph Babka, Katelynn Cusanelli, and Timothy Scofield.

Op-ed: Exactly How the Court's Decision Affects You, by the Numbers

On matters from Social Security to immigration, the Supreme Court's rulings on two marriage cases changed the game for millions of LGBT Americans.

How SNAP cuts will disproportionately impact some LGBTQ+ people

About 15 percent of LGBTQ+ adults received SNAP benefits in the past year.

Here are all the ways marriage equality has been 'unambiguously positive' for America

The study from the RAND Corp. comes 20 years after the first legal marriages for same-sex couples took place in Massachusetts.

Americans Growing More Comfortable With Idea of an LGBTQ President

Polls are now asking whether voters would support a gay, bi, or trans candidate -- and just posing that question demonstrates enormous progress.

82% of trans workers have suffered discrimination or harassment: report

"Our analysis indicates that employment discrimination against transgender employees is persistent and widespread," the Williams Institute's report states.

Study: Legalizing Gay Marriage a $64 Million Boon for California

The recent legalization of same-sex marriage in California will add an additional $64 million to the state budget over the next three years, according to a new study released Monday by the Williams Institute for Sexual Orientation Law and Public Policy. The study also found the state's wedding industry will grow by approximately $683.8 million in the same period, both from in-state marriages and the predicted 68,000 out-of-state couples who will flock to California to wed starting June 17.

Federal student loan restrictions will disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ adults

 LGBTQ+ people are more likely to have student loans and experience economic insecurity, poverty, and disabilities.

Dear SCOTUS: LGBTQ+ People Are Religious and Also Deserve Liberty

While conservative Supreme Court justices see a conflict between equal rights and religious liberty, a new Williams Institute study shows faith is important to LGBTQ+ Americans.

An HIV-Free Generation Won't Happen Without Ending HIV Stigma

On World AIDS Day, it's time politicians and health officials took HIV discrimination as seriously as prevention, testing, and treatment.

Coming out at work can lead to discrimination: Williams Institute

Companies need to do better at stopping anti-LGBTQ+ job discrimination — which the Supreme Court has ruled illegal, the think tank notes.

Chuck Williams, Founder of The Williams Institute at UCLA Law School, Is Dead

The LGBTQ+ community has lost one of its most ardent and impactful members and supporters.

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You Can Have Input on the FDA's Blood Donation Policy

The agency is taking comments online through Friday about a policy that would assess donors on risk factors for HIV rather than their sexual identity.