LGBTQ+ People Receive More Scrutiny, Negativity From Police: Study
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people are more likely to be stopped by police than the general population.
May 14 2021 8:10 PM
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Williams Institute
Discover the role of the Williams Institute, a leading research facility in the United States that releases facts and figures related to the LGBT community. Founded in 2001 by businessman Chuck Williams, the Williams Institute is a branch of the UCLA Law School that delves into public policy that relates to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gay and lesbian issues. Find out more about Williams and other institutions that further the cause of LGBT rights within the United States and beyond.
Study: LGB Republicans Have More Internalized Homophobia Than Dems
More LGB Republicans than Democrats see their orientation as a shortcoming and wish they were straight, the Williams Institute finds.
November 02 2020 4:25 PM
'Queer' Moniker Finds Favor Among the Young and Nonbinary
Young people may perceive "queer" as a more fluid identity than gay or lesbian, say researchers at the Williams Institute.
January 28 2020 8:41 PM
Even Under Trump, Washington D.C Is the Gayest Place in America
A new analysis finds America's capital has more adults identifying as LGBTQ than anywhere else in the U.S. North Dakota is in last place.Â
March 05 2019 3:09 PM
Men Accused of Gay Sex Could Be First Caned in Indonesia
Neighbors burst in on the naked men and now they could face a public lashing like this one.
April 09 2017 12:27 PM
STUDY: LGBT Youth Are Disproportionately in Jail
The study also found these young people face more violence.
April 04 2017 8:08 PM
The Importance of Being Counted (Thanks, John Cena)
A new public service announcement reminds us that numbers matter.
July 05 2016 5:26 PM
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Marriage Equality an Economic Boon
Same-sex weddings are pouring billions into the economy, says the Williams Institute, a UCLA think tank.
December 13 2014 8:45 AM
STUDY: Number of Married Same-Sex Couples Up by 50 Percent
By the end of 2013, there were an estimated 130,000 married same-sex couples in the U.S., a 50 percent increase from three years earlier, says a new Williams Institute study.
September 30 2014 3:58 PM
STUDY: Religious Counseling Has Higher Risk of LGB Suicide
That doesn't necessarily mean it causes suicide, but the association is troubling, says a new study.
June 25 2014 8:32 PM
Study: Teens Do Even Better With Lesbian Parents Than Straight Ones
The researchers found just slight differences between teens raised by stable lesbian couples and those raised by long-term straight couples, but the few points of difference favored the lesbian-led families.
February 26 2014 9:18 PM
ENDA: 5 Lessons in How The Movement Works
Passage in the Senate was unprecedented, and it signaled much about what still matters in our politics.
January 06 2014 4:00 AM
Fifth State Requires Insurers to Cover Gender Transition
The state's insurance department issued a directive informing health insurance companies operating within the state that they are now required to cover benefits.
December 31 2013 3:10 PM
Gay Dads Get Their Own Social Media
GayDadSwag.com aims to make life less lonely for gay male parents.
December 25 2013 5:00 AM
Marriage Equality Good for New Mexico Kids, Experts Say
The New Mexico Pediatric Society, the New Mexico Psychological Association, and the New Mexico chapter of the National Association of Social Workers all came forward for marriage equality as the state awaits a court decision.
December 10 2013 2:27 PM
Op-ed: Don't Turn in Your Gay Card Just Because You're a Dad
Andy Miller, founder of the Handsome Father, expresses his disappointment with his fellow gays since he and his partner adopted their son.
December 02 2013 12:11 AM
Sperm or Egg: Events Seek to Pair Up Prospective LGBT Parents
LGBT folks in the Bay Area who want to have biological children are taking the process into their own hands.
November 22 2013 3:08 PM
Same-Sex Marriage in New Mexico Would Benefit Thousands of Families
More than 1,030 same-sex couples are raising 2,000 children in the state but not allowed to access marriage benefits, according to the Williams Institute.
November 18 2013 1:30 PM
Feds Change Rules, Offer Benefits for Kids of Domestic Partners
The new rule applies to children of federal employees who are in same-sex domestic partnerships but live in states where marriage is not an option.
November 06 2013 5:00 AM