‘Hate is not felt equally’: Study reveals who is more likely to experience hate acts February 25, 2026 Data show which groups of Californians are among the most targeted.
More than half of transgender youth live in states with restrictive laws or policies January 29, 2026 A new report by UCLA’s Williams Institute details state-level restrictions — and protections — affecting some 724,000 teens in the U.S.
Millions of Californians struggle with costs of housing, health care, latest California Health Interview Survey shows October 9, 2025 The annual data release also highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics.
In the company of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Dorothy Arzner: A personal encounter June 30, 2025 Exploring the UCLA Library Special Collections archive reveals the wit, legacy and private world of a filmmaker who lived life on her own terms.
A decade after the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, marriage equality endures risky terrain June 25, 2025 Same-sex marriage has boomed, but LGBTQ rights and protections are under threat of being taken away.
‘Queer Kin’ illuminates hidden histories of LGBTQ love June 23, 2025 The exhibition at UCLA’s William Andrews Clark Memorial Library is curated by art history doctoral candidate Mal Meisels.
IN FOCUS: Pride June 10, 2025 A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting LGBTQ+ voices, histories and research.
Ways to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on campus this month June 2, 2025 Explore UCLA’s June lineup of webinars, free film screenings and dance performances for LGBTQ+ Bruins and allies.
UCLA Williams Institute explores the future of LGBTQ+ rights under Trump December 17, 2024 Faculty, scholars and special guests unpacked the election results and the future of LGBTQ+ rights.
Does the Constitution allow states to deny care to transgender youth? December 9, 2024 UCLA legal scholars unpack U.S. v. Skrmetti following oral arguments held on Dec. 4 for the landmark case.
Health inequities abound in California, according to newest California Health Interview Survey October 3, 2024 The latest edition of the nation’s largest state health survey spotlights trends in housing discrimination, health care access and other topics.
LGBT adults in California face increased risks of firearm violence September 10, 2024 UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study shows lower rates of gun ownership, higher rates of fear of being a victim of gun violence.
Beyond the Pride meet: How UCLA gymnastics has created a welcoming space for all June 28, 2024 The team has been inspiring uniquely inclusive fandom among the younger generation.
UCLA Data Equity Center aims to provide data expertise to those who need it February 26, 2024 The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and its network of partners will offer free assistance across the country.
UCLA survey shows alarming increase in challenges to health of Californians October 4, 2023 The newest California Health Interview Survey highlights high rates of food insecurity, hate incidents and difficulties accessing health care.
Pride Month 2023: Read, watch, listen June 12, 2023 From books and films to podcasts and an art exhibition, UCLA staff recommend their top media picks.
Q&A: For UCLA’s queer magazine, OutWrite, a bright future from a complicated past June 1, 2023 Current editor Christopher Ikonomou says the publication didn’t always serve the entire LGBTQ+ community.
Level of support for gender-neutral option on state IDs affected by political orientation, social context May 30, 2023 UCLA sociologist Abigail Saguy found that LGBTQ+ and feminist activists support adding an “X” option on identification cards.
In memoriam: Charles Williams, 88, philanthropist and co-founder of UCLA’s Williams Institute April 20, 2023 For over 20 years, the institute that bears his name has been at the forefront of research on issues involving LGBTQ people.
UCLA research helps guide public health response to ongoing monkeypox outbreak September 1, 2022 Luskin School professor Ian Holloway is among researchers working with health officials to develop evidence-based strategies.
After facial feminization surgery, transgender people report better psychosocial health July 6, 2022 The procedure is important for the treatment of patients with gender dysphoria, UCLA research finds.
Barriers keep NHPI and LGBTQ smokers from breathing free June 30, 2022 “Policies and cessation strategies must be tailored to fit the population,” said UCLA’s Sean Tan. “A one-size-fits-all framework doesn’t work.”
Sheila Kuehl on the legacy – and digital future – of ‘Get Used to It’ June 28, 2022 The UCLA alumna and Los Angeles County supervisor hosted the landmark talk show, which began in 1992.
Rainbow on Royce Hall for Pride 2022 June 2, 2022 UCLA lit up one of its iconic buildings to celebrate LGBTQ Bruins.
UCLA Health earns top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s measure of LGBTQ health care March 30, 2022 The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center also received a perfect score and the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader.”