Prop 8 Co-counsel David Boies Featured Speaker on Same-sex Marriage Panel at UCLA

LOS ANGELES – David Boies, co-counsel in the landmark case challenging the constitutionality of  California’s Proposition 8, will be featured on a panel on same-sex marriage on February 24, 2011, from 4-5:30 pm, at the UCLA Faculty Center. Boies serves as co-counsel, along with former U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson, in the landmark case . . . → Read More: Prop 8 Co-counsel David Boies Featured Speaker on Same-sex Marriage Panel at UCLA

New Williams Institute Study Finds Civil Unions in Colorado Would Boost State Budget by Nearly $5 Million

LOS ANGELES – A new research study released today by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law shows that allowing same-sex and different-sex couples to enter civil unions in Colorado would boost the state budget by nearly $5 million over three years. This net impact will be the result of savings in expenditures . . . → Read More: New Williams Institute Study Finds Civil Unions in Colorado Would Boost State Budget by Nearly $5 Million

UCLA’s Williams Institute Releases New Study Examining Employment Discrimination Against LGBT People in Oklahoma and Analyzing the Impact of Adding Sexual Orientation to Existing Non-Discrimination in the State

LOS ANGELES – Today, the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law released a new research study providing evidence of employment discrimination against LGBT people in Oklahoma. The new study also shows that adding sexual orientation and gender identity to Oklahoma’s existing non-discrimination laws would be beneficial for employees and employers, while not overburdening . . . → Read More: UCLA’s Williams Institute Releases New Study Examining Employment Discrimination Against LGBT People in Oklahoma and Analyzing the Impact of Adding Sexual Orientation to Existing Non-Discrimination in the State

UCLA’S Williams Institute Releases New Study Finding 44% of LGB People and 66% Transgender People in Utah Report Employment Discrimination

Press Release For Immediate Release

January 18, 2011

Media Contacts: Clifford Rosky, clifford.rosky@law.utah.edu, (801) 581-7352

Christy Mallory, mallory@law.ucla.edu, (310) 794-9469

LOS ANGELES – Today, the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law released a new research study providing evidence of employment discrimination against LGBT people in Utah.  The study analyzes data from a 2010 . . . → Read More: UCLA’S Williams Institute Releases New Study Finding 44% of LGB People and 66% Transgender People in Utah Report Employment Discrimination

Study Undermines Constitutionality of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Pentagon Study finds 92% of Service Members who have Served with LGB-colleagues Report Experience as Positive to Neutral;

Study Undermines Constitutionality of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell November 30, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts:

Gary J. Gates, 310.825.1868 (O) or 202.257.6400 (C), gates@law.ucla.edu

Nan D. Hunter, 202-662-9399 (O), (646) 872-7521 (C), ndh5@law.georgetown.edu

 

. . . → Read More: Study Undermines Constitutionality of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

New Published Report Finds 0% of Adolescents Raised by Lesbians Have Been Physically or Sexually Abused by Parent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2010

Contact: Cathy Renna, 917-757-6123, cathy@rennacommunications.com Dr. Nanette Gartrell, 415-346-2336,  ngartrell@nllfs.org

Los Angeles, CA – The Williams Institute, a research center on sexual orientation law and public policy at UCLA School of Law, announces new findings from the U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS), the longest-running study ever . . . → Read More: New Published Report Finds 0% of Adolescents Raised by Lesbians Have Been Physically or Sexually Abused by Parent

NEW CENSUS BUREAU DATA SHOW ANNUAL INCREASES IN SAME-SEX COUPLES OUTPACING POPULATION GROWTH

NEW CENSUS BUREAU DATA SHOW ANNUAL INCREASES IN SAME-SEX COUPLES OUTPACING POPULATION GROWTH; SAME-SEX COUPLES AFFECTED BY RECESSION

October 4, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts: Gary J. Gates, 310.825.1868 (O) or 202.257.6400 (C), gates@law.ucla.edu

The US Census Bureau last week released data from the 2009 American Community Survey. Williams Institute analyses of these . . . → Read More: NEW CENSUS BUREAU DATA SHOW ANNUAL INCREASES IN SAME-SEX COUPLES OUTPACING POPULATION GROWTH

Making Public Schools Safer for LGBT Students

MAKING PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAFER FOR LGBT STUDENTS: NEW REPORT OFFERS MENU OF POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AND MODEL LEGISLATION

“The mistreatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students is worse today than many might realize, and far too often involves school personnel that ignore the problem and in some cases make the situation even worse,” says . . . → Read More: Making Public Schools Safer for LGBT Students

2010 CENSUS ANALYSIS OF SAME-SEX COUPLES: 1 IN 7 NOT IDENTIFIED, 30% IN LEGAL RELATIONSHIPS

Williams Institute survey shows that 1 in 7 same-sex couples will not be identified in Census 2010; 30% of same-sex couples are in legal relationships

“Government surveys must improve and adapt to the changing landscape of relationship recognition in this country,” says Williams Institute Scholar Dr. Gary Gates

September 7, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE . . . → Read More: 2010 CENSUS ANALYSIS OF SAME-SEX COUPLES: 1 IN 7 NOT IDENTIFIED, 30% IN LEGAL RELATIONSHIPS

Sex Ed — Higher Learning

Looking for some interesting courses this fall? Check out some of our local universities for lessons in human sexuality, gender, and orientation.

If you need to save money or aren’t pursuing a degree, Los Angeles Valley College offers a wonderful introductory human sexuality course that is affordable and enjoyable. Offered through the Sociology Department . . . → Read More: Sex Ed — Higher Learning