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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 21h

Our researchers will examine today's arguments and what’s at stake for LGBTQ youth in a webinar on October 17 at 12 pm PT. RSVP at tinyurl.com/ChilesWebinar

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 21h

The Court’s decision in Chiles v. Salazar could determine whether states are allowed to regulate the practice of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth.

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 21h

The 2015 USTS found that transgender people who had conversion therapy were more likely than those who didn’t to experience psychological distress and attempt suicide.

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 21h

Research from the Williams Institute also finds that LGB people who have undergone conversion therapy are nearly twice as likely to attempt suicide as those who haven’t.

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 21h

Our research shows that over 700,000 LGBTQ adults in the U.S. have undergone conversion therapy, including half who received it as adolescents.

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 1d

“Conversion therapists do exactly the opposite of what mental health professionals recommend. If somebody is struggling with their sexuality or gender, you don’t tell them it’s right to feel shameful.” - Ilan Meyer, Distinguished Senior Scholar of Law and Policy in @theguardian.com

Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say

Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth

www.theguardian.com

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 4d

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, keep in mind that nearly six in 10 Latinx LGBT adults live with low incomes, more than any other race/ethnicity. bit.ly/LGBTracediff

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 5d

Join us on October 17 for a discussion about the oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, a case before the Supreme Court that challenges Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. RSVP today at tinyurl.com/Chileswebinar

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 6d

Our research shows that 18% of LGBT adults experienced food insecurity in the past year, compared to 14% of non-
LGBT adults. Nearly 2.1 million LGBT adults rely on SNAP benefits. bit.ly/LGBTSNAP

USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

www.npr.org

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 8d

We built an interactive tool on same-sex couples at the national, state, and county levels. It also allows you to explore data by gender, race/ethnicity, and relationship status. 👉 tinyurl.com/WISSCouples

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 11d

According to the 2020 Census, Vermont has the highest proportion of female same-sex couples (64%). Washington, D.C. has the lowest. tinyurl.com/CensusSnap

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 12d

Calling all our LA friends! Join us at Bar Flores on October 15, 2025 for a free celebration of LBTQ Latinas in Los Angeles.

The evening will highlight two groundbreaking reports. Cocktails, tacos, and music by DJ KeeLez will be provided.

RSVP today: tinyurl.com/LBTQLatinas

Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 13d

According to the 2020 Census, more than half of cohabitating same-sex couples in nearly every state are married. The highest proportion of same-sex couples who were married is in Delaware. Puerto Rico and West Virginia have the lowest percentages. tinyurl.com/CensusSnap

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 14d

Our analysis of the 2020 Census finds there were 1.2M cohabitating same-sex couples in the US that year. Washington, D.C. (26) had the highest proportion of same-sex couples per 1,000 households, followed by Delaware (13). The Dakotas (4) had the lowest rates. Learn more at tinyurl.com/CensusSnap

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 15d

Approximately 210,800 transgender adults in the U.S. do not have an ID that lists their correct name and/or gender, which can create obstacles to participating in many facets of public life. Our research: bit.ly/TransvoterID

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to restore anti-trans passport policy

The policy against gender-neutral markers or gender changes been blocked by a lower court.

www.advocate.com

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you to all of our friends and supporters who came out for our NYC Fall Salon on Thursday. We're so grateful to Selendy Gay for hosting us at their incredible office. Check out some photos from the evening here: tinyurl.com/NYC25Photos

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 19d

As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, keep in mind that 2.3 million Latinx LGBT adults live in the U.S. More than one-third of them live in low-income households. bit.ly/LatinxLGBT

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 21d

Join us tomorrow, September 17, for a discussion with the winners of the 2025 Dukeminier Awards, which honor the best law review articles concerning sexual orientation and gender identity from the past year. MCLE available (CA only). RSVP today: bit.ly/Dukeminier2025

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 22d

Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violent crime. bit.ly/transvictimized

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 25d

That's right, @opus1993.bsky.social! Here is a map with state populations of youth who identify as transgender.👇

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 25d

An estimated 3.3% of youth aged 13-17--about 724,000 teenagers--identify as transgender in the U.S. bit.ly/TranspeopleUS

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 26d

Our 2024 research found that as a result of anti-DEI laws, about half of the LGBTQ+ faculty we surveyed (48%) have explored moving to another state, and 20% have actively taken steps to do so. One-third (36%) have considered leaving academia altogether. Learn more at bit.ly/ImpactDEI

Texas Professor Fired After Accusations of Teaching ‘Gender Ideology’

www.nytimes.com

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 28d

If you are LGBTQ and were impacted by the LA fires, we want to hear from you. Join us for lunch on September 27 for a listening session at Altadena Main Library. RSVP: bit.ly/LAFiresLGBTQ

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 29d

Just a reminder that our research shows there is no evidence that allowing transgender people to access restrooms aligned with their gender identity negatively affects privacy and safety. bit.ly/transrestroom

Texas legislature bans transgender people from public bathrooms

The state's bathroom bill would block trans people from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender at schools or government buildings.

19thnews.org

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

“The federal workplace is increasingly an inhospitable place for the transgender employees who remain." - Brad Sears, speaking with the @apnews.com

Transgender federal employees say they face fear and discrimination under Trump

The Trump administration since January has moved to reverse years of legal and policy gains for transgender Americans, from stripping government websites of “gender ideology” to reinstituting a ban on...

apnews.com

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