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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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Our new report finds LGBT people are five times more likely than non-LGBT people to be victims of violent crime. Learn more at bit.ly/LGBTviolentcri…

Our new report finds LGBT people are five times more likely than non-LGBT people to be victims of violent crime. Learn more at bit.ly/LGBTviolentcri…
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Our recent analysis of violent victimization rates shows that Black LGBT individuals face the highest levels of victimization, followed by Hispanic and White LGBT people. bit.ly/LGBTviolentcri…

Our recent analysis of violent victimization rates shows that Black LGBT individuals face the highest levels of victimization, followed by Hispanic and White LGBT people. bit.ly/LGBTviolentcri…
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In June 2014, Brad Sears joined President Obama for the signing of an executive order prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination by federal contractors and against federal employees based on gender identity. On day two in office, President Trump rescinded that EO. bit.ly/NDprotectionsEO

In June 2014, Brad Sears joined President Obama for the signing of an executive order prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination by federal contractors and against federal employees based on gender identity. On day two in office, President Trump rescinded that EO. bit.ly/NDprotectionsEO
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Half of Black LGBTQ employees in the US have faced discrimination or harassment at work due to their LGBTQ status. Learn more at bit.ly/Blackworkers

Half of Black LGBTQ employees in the US have faced discrimination or harassment at work due to their LGBTQ status. Learn more at bit.ly/Blackworkers
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On Jan 29, OPM issued a memo directing federal department and agency heads to remove webpages and documents that “promote gender ideology.” Our new report examines the effects of losing federal LGBT data on research, law, and policy.👇bit.ly/FedLGBTdata

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The Iowa legislature has voted to remove gender identity as a protected class in Iowa's civil rights act, leaving 9,200 transgender citizens (13+) without state-level protections against discrimination. bit.ly/43cQ5OU

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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in Los Angeles for our 2025 Jazz Brunch! Your support means the world to us. We couldn't do our work without you. Check out more photos at bit.ly/2025jazzbruchp…

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in Los Angeles for our 2025 Jazz Brunch! Your support means the world to us. We couldn't do our work without you. Check out more photos at bit.ly/2025jazzbruchp…
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The Supreme Court will hear a case from a Colorado therapist challenging the state's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. Just a reminder that 28 states currently have a ban in place to protect LGBTQ minors.

The Supreme Court will hear a case from a Colorado therapist challenging the state's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. Just a reminder that 28 states currently have a ban in place to protect LGBTQ minors.
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williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/t… Our survey of transgender adults conducted after the 2024 election and before the inauguration found that 93% were worried about what a Trump presidency would mean for trans people. Two-thirds of adults voiced concern about their future access to

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On #TransDayOfVisibility, we'd like to remind you that 1.6 million people in the U.S. identify as transgender, including 300,000 youth (ages 13-17) and 1.3 million adults. bit.ly/TranspeopleUS

On #TransDayOfVisibility, we'd like to remind you that 1.6 million people in the U.S. identify as transgender, including 300,000 youth (ages 13-17) and 1.3 million adults. bit.ly/TranspeopleUS
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Nearly half of the transgender adults we surveyed for our new report have already relocated or are considering moving to a more trans-affirming place in the U.S. 45% of respondents indicated a desire to move out of the country. bit.ly/transmoving

Nearly half of the transgender adults we surveyed for our new report have already relocated or are considering moving to a more trans-affirming place in the U.S. 45% of respondents indicated a desire to move out of the country. bit.ly/transmoving
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Our new report finds that LGBT adults are twice as likely as non-LGBT adults to have Medicaid as their primary source of health care. Cuts to Medicaid would disproportionately affect LGBT people with low incomes, those raising children, and people with disabilities.

Our new report finds that LGBT adults are twice as likely as non-LGBT adults to have Medicaid as their primary source of health care. Cuts to Medicaid would disproportionately affect LGBT people with low incomes, those raising children, and people with disabilities.
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In states with Medicaid expansion, LGBT adults are nearly twice as likely to depend on Medicaid as their primary source of health insurance and half as likely to remain uninsured. bit.ly/Medicaid_LGBT

In states with Medicaid expansion, LGBT adults are nearly twice as likely to depend on Medicaid as their primary source of health insurance and half as likely to remain uninsured. bit.ly/Medicaid_LGBT
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Our new report finds that 823,000 married same-sex couples live in the U.S, with 433,000 living in states with marriage bans still in place. The bans are currently unenforceable, but couples in these states would be most vulnerable if marriage equality were overturned.

Our new report finds that 823,000 married same-sex couples live in the U.S, with 433,000 living in states with marriage bans still in place. The bans are currently unenforceable, but couples in these states would be most vulnerable if marriage equality were overturned.
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More than 591,000 couples have married since the Obergefell decision in 2015. Wedding spending by these couples and their out-of-state guests has boosted state and local economies by approximately $5.9 billion. bit.ly/WeddingImpact

More than 591,000 couples have married since the Obergefell decision in 2015. Wedding spending by these couples and their out-of-state guests has boosted state and local economies by approximately $5.9 billion. bit.ly/WeddingImpact
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Join us for a discussion on the Supreme Court's rulings in two LGBTQ-related cases: Skrmetti and Mahmoud. Constitutional law scholar Cary Franklin will explain the decisions and their potential implications for access to gender-affirming care and LGBTQ curricula in schools. RSVP:

Join us for a discussion on the Supreme Court's rulings in two LGBTQ-related cases: Skrmetti and Mahmoud. Constitutional law scholar Cary Franklin will explain the decisions and their potential implications for access to gender-affirming care and LGBTQ curricula in schools. RSVP:
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Our May report finds that approximately 1.8 million LGBT people, including 185,000 transgender people, rely on Medicaid for their primary health insurance. bit.ly/Medicaid_LGBT

Our May report finds that approximately 1.8 million LGBT people, including 185,000 transgender people, rely on Medicaid for their primary health insurance. bit.ly/Medicaid_LGBT
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Our latest report finds nearly 2.1 million LGBT people, including 250,000 transgender individuals, rely on SNAP. Large percentages of them had household incomes under $35,000, were living with a disability, or had a child under 18 living at home. bit.ly/LGBTSNAP

Our latest report finds nearly 2.1 million LGBT people, including 250,000 transgender individuals, rely on SNAP. Large percentages of them had household incomes under $35,000, were living with a disability, or had a child under 18 living at home. bit.ly/LGBTSNAP