New global report reveals homophobic discrimination and violence is endemic in many countries around the world

EXTENDING MARRIAGE TO SAME-SEX COUPLES COULD ADD $7 MILLION TO STATE ECONOMY; $4.5 MILLION IN THE FIRST YEAR ALONE

New Study Finds 50% Increase in Number of Top Federal Contractors with Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Policies since 2011

POWER OF OUT 2.0” STUDY REVEALS NEW DATA ON HOW EMPLOYERS CAN LEVERAGE LGBT WORKERS’ POTENTIAL

Other findings: Houstonians overwhelmingly favor requiring background checks for all gun sales; and despite lower unemployment, they report no improvement in their personal finances

Study of over 2400 young gay men shows higher rates of homophobia and violence, lower access to HIV prevention and treatment compared to older gay men
 

ABC News/WP shows 58 percent support for marriage for gay and lesbian couples

Unveils New Data Collection Guide on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

...and $8.5 Million in State and Local Tax Revenue

The study is the first of its kind in the UK

Tyler Deaton and Margaret Hoover, Leaders of Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry, Echo Findings

Williams Institute releases national study analyzing LGBT parenting demographics

Unprecedented study estimates LGBT population in every state in the nation

Americans believe DOMA is discrimination, plain and simple.

 `POWER OF OUT 2.0” STUDY REVEALS NEW DATA ON HOW EMPLOYERS CAN LEVERAGE LGBT WORKERS` POTENTIAL

Gay And Lesbian Daters Are Optimistic About Love And Marriage

NEW REPORT FINDS RIGHT`S CHANGED MESSAGING LED TO 2012 VICTORIES FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY ADVOCATES

The data shows the prevalence of lifetime victimization of intimate partner violence, sexual violence and stalking of respondents who self-identified as lesbian, gay or bisexual at the time of the survey and describe violence experienced with both same-sex and opposite-sex partners.

From Public Figures to TV Shows to Favorite Local Hotspots, Grindr Guys Have Chosen the Best of Gay Culture Across Major Cities

26-Year Study Shows Teens Have Close Friendships and Consider their Mothers Good Role Models

Poll Also Shows More LGBT Adults Today Speak Up Against Workplace Discrimination

32% of both non-LGBT women and LGBT women have children under 18 in the home

According to Largest Data Sample Ever Collected of LGBT Men and Women.
LGBT identity highest among non-White, younger individuals, and those with less education

New Study Shows Latino and Black Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals (LGBs) are More Religious than White LGBs and More Likely to Attend Non-Gay-Affirming Religious Services
 

 National Coming Out Day report finds openly LGBT youth happier, rely on peers for support yet serious obstacles remain to coming out

Out Now Releases Latest Research Findings at Cancun`s
2nd International Expo & Business LGBT Event
 

As general election looms, publication details the need for critical federal protections

This joint AFSCME and CAP report finds that 57.4 percent of Americans working in state government do not have legal protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Campus Pride in partnership with Huffington Post presents the `Best of the Best` colleges and universities for LGBT inclusion in higher education

Logo TV Releases Survey Comparing General Population with LGBT Voter Attitudes, Demonstrating Increasingly Shared Values

Largest-ever study of over 45,000 LGBT citizens living in 148 countries.

Released by Out Now Global LGBT2020 Study

New analysis shows startling levels of discrimination against Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander transgender people  

ABSENCE OF MALE ROLE MODELS PRODUCES NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS FOR TEENS WITH LESBIAN MOTHERS

New HRC President Chad Griffin calls tremendous disparities between LGBT and straight young people a call to action

Poll Shows Growing Support for Marriage Equality across Demographics

Strong Majority of African-Americans Now Back Marriage for Gay and Lesbian Couples
 

Study is the first to consider FBI data on hate crimes against lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals separately

More than 50% of top 50 federal contractors include gender identity in their anti-discrimination policies; 86% include sexual orientation 

The Williams Institute provides extensive research to support a non-discrimination policy

Broad cross-section of Americans want discrimination banned among federal contractors

Updated 2012 Analysis Reflects Struggling U.S. Economic 

  New LGBT2020 research to sample lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender people

POLICIES THAT LIMIT SCHOOLS FROM DISCUSSING LGBT ISSUES COULD HURT THE HEALTH OF AT-RISK YOUTH

Nearly 2/3 have effective coping skills

This study provides evidence that a federal executive order that similarly barred discrimination could protect millions of workers while not overburdening federal contractors or the U.S. government,

Four out of five respondents said they are actively engaged in LGBT networking events.
 

The Popularity of Madonna as well as a Hot Man in Underpants
Are Among The Surprising Results

Extending Marriage to Same-Sex Couples in New Jersey Will Have Positive Effects For 16,875 Couples Raising Over 6,650 Children

Those adopting, almost doubles

This spending is likely to generate $8 million in tax revenue for state and local governments.

Created Through UNWTO-IGLTA partnership

Only 6% of College Career Centers Score Top Mark on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Certification Survey

The favorable outcomes for these adolescents are a reflection of good parenting by mothers who prepared their daughters and sons for the prospect of adversity

Latest Travel Survey Reveals More Than 42 Percent Travel Internationally;
15 Percent Have Taken 10 or More Trips in the Past Year

Findings from Community Marketing, Inc.`s (CMI) 16th Annual Gay & Lesbian Tourism Study have been announced. This year, CMI had over 10,000 LGBT participants take the survey.

 Poll shows array of demographic groups support LGBT employment protections

 Change in Scoring Criteria Results in Enormous Advances for Transgender Healthcare

A key finding of the original report was that, even given the unconscionable levels of discrimination against all transgender people in the U.S., people of color including Latinos/as experienced heightened levels of discrimination and had worse outcomes than the sample overall

Study finds that transsexuals who are open about their gender identity have greater job satisfaction and commitment
 

Results show benefits in health and education of LGBT young adults

The study was conducted by the Williams Institute

First Longitudinal Study on Dissolutions Among Lesbian Couples Suggests Importance of Co-Parent Adoption For Both Parents and Children

Americans have Solid Understanding of Transgender Identity

Study reveals how evolving family dynamics affect brand marketing

Majority of Heterosexual Americans Believe Job Performance Should Be the
Standard for Judging an Employee, Not Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
Yet Majority of Americans Mistakenly Believe Current Law Prohibits
Firing Someone Because they are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender

One of the first studies of its kind breaks down MSM sex stereotypes

New study finds employers adopt LGBT-inclusive workplace policies because they are good for business

  November 28 2011 • Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi, India

Policy may adversely affect workplace performance

The analyses in the new report use new estimates of same-sex couples released by the Census Bureau that revise tabulations released throughout the summer

The Census Bureau`s most recent estimates of same-sex couples reiterate the need to end marriage discrimination once and for all

Current Military Policy May Adversely Affect Workplace Performance

Over 500 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Service Members Surveyed

Over 30,000 respondents from 100 countries.
First-ever mobile option yielded 12,000 survey respondents.
Key comparisons to `General Population` sample.
Provides marketing and communications insights, while tracking motivations and trends.

The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community represents one group of Innovators: the type of consumer who supports the automotive community’s needs when introducing a feature or product not typically seen on or associated with a new vehicle.

The effects of prejudice-related events remained statistically significant even after controlling for the experience of other stressful events, as well as other factors known to affect physical health, such as age, gender, employment, and lifetime health history.

Complaint rates also similar for sexual orientation, race, and sex discrimination

While encouraging, these data show that 70% of employees still do not have access to health care benefits for same-sex partners,” 30% of Workers Have Access To Health Benefits for Same-Sex Partners

Williams Institute Report Reveals That Discrimination Impacts Productivity and Health

New Poll Reveals that Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Also Support Marriage Equality

The new national survey found that nearly three-fourths (74 %) of LGBT adults are likely to consider brands that support nonprofits and/or causes that are important to them as a LGBT person, an increase from January 2007 when 62 % reported they were likely to consider those brands

Out Now Consulting releases LGBT market research results covering seven countries in Latin America, and including Argentina for the very first time

Value of a US-wide gay marriage market likely to top a billion dollars in first year alone.

Out Now Consulting poll to include India for the first time

The Wiliams Institute puts together the numbers

The study was released by Q-Factor, a non-profit focused on LGBT equality in business.

The information pertains to same sex couples living in these states. California alone reports over 125,000 couples.

The study shows how inclusive workplace environments for LGBT employees are crucial for career progression and bottom line success.

By Gary J. Gates, PhD
Williams Distinguished Scholar, Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law

New survey shows uptick in summer travel intentions

Compared to these adolescents, the 78 adolescents with same-sex parents were more likely to report occasional substance use but not more likely to report heavy use.

Trend Slower or Reversed in Russia and Other ex-Socialist Countries

Self-identified Christians` views in line with majority in favoring protections for LGBT Americans

This month, the US Census Bureau began the process of releasing its `Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics` for individual states.

New Williams Institute Study Finds Employment Discrimination Against Transgender Residents of Massachusetts Costs Millions Each Year

New Study: Global homo-league table of Eurovision`s most ardent gay fans released.

Study published online in American Cancer Society`s journal: CANCER

Williams Institute’s Analysis, Based On Results From Six Surveys, Estimates LGBT Population At 9 Million Americans