The American system of government is founded on two counterbalancing principles: that the majority of
the people governs, through
democratically elected representatives...
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The American system of government is founded on two counterbalancing principles: that the majority of the
people governs, through
democratically elected representatives; and that the power even of a democratic majority must be limited, to ensure individual
rights. The mission of the ACLU is to preserve all of these protections and guarantees: Your First Amendment rights-freedom of
speech, association and assembly. Freedom of the press, and freedom of religion supported by the strict separation of church and
state.; Your right to equal protection under the law - equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion or national
origin; Your
right to due process - fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake; Your right to
privacy - freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs.
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The American Institute of Bisexuality encourages, supports and assists research and education about bisexuality, through programs likely to make a material difference and enhance public knowledge, awareness and understanding about bisexuality.
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AIDS Project Los Angeles is dedicated to: improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease; reducing the incidence of HIV
infection; and advocating for fair and...
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AIDS Project Los Angeles is dedicated to: improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease; reducing the incidence of HIV
infection; and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy. AIDS Project Los Angeles aspires to be a recognized
leader in the development and provision of multidisciplinary, high quality, cost effective initiatives designed to stop HIV
transmission and to reduce the human suffering caused by HIV disease. AIDS Project Los Angeles is a flexible organization that
responds rapidly to changes in the populations, priorities or needs of people affected by HIV disease. AIDS Project Los Angeles
strives to improve the overall quality of life for people living with HIV by sharing or pooling assets and working in
partnerships and collaborations, thereby maximizing the overall effectiveness of resources.
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The mission of California Faith for Equality is to educate, support and mobilize California's faith communities to promote
civil marriage equality for lesbian...
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The mission of California Faith for Equality is to educate, support and mobilize California's faith communities to promote
civil marriage equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and safeguard religious freedom. In
partnership with Equality California (EQCA), the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (The Task Force), the Pacific School
of Religion and the Equality for All campaign, California Faith for Equality is designing a statewide organizing and
educational strategy to identify, train, mobilize, and publicize clergy and congregations supportive of the freedom to
marry. This effort will set the foundation for an awareness-raising campaign dedicated to educating and mobilizing
faith communities to support LGBT people and religious freedom.
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Our mission is to provide transgender and gender-variant youth with a safe, fun, and unique camp experience during which they are able to express gender however they are comfortable and connect with others in similar situations...
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Our mission is to provide transgender and gender-variant youth with a safe, fun, and unique camp experience during which they are able to express gender however they are comfortable and connect with others in similar situations.
Camp Aranu'tiq is a federally recognized, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. It is 100 percent volunteer-run. It was born out of the idea that transgender and gender-variant youth needed a safe place to relate to others like them, away from home, in a beautiful rural setting where they can concentrate on what every camper loves: having fun.
Camp is located in Southern New England, a 2-hour drive from both New York & Boston.
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This site provides information on the Canadian Unitarian Universalists and their stance on gender and sexual diversity.
The Gender and Sexual Diversity...
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This site provides information on the Canadian Unitarian Universalists and their stance on gender and sexual diversity.
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Monitoring Group seeks to uphold Unitarian Universalist Principles in order to assist and
support the safe and equitable representation and inclusion of sexual and gender minorities and their supporters in
Canadian Unitarian Universalist congregations by offering education, representation, political action, and
historical preservation.
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Providing forums for the dialogue between religion and sexuality
Developing, educating, and supporting leaders
Expand sexuality education in faith communities
Provide technical assistance and support for research and education regarding sexuality and religion.
COLAGE (Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere)
www.colage.org
The mission of COLAGE is to engage, connect, and empower people to make the world a better place for children of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and/or transgender parents...
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The mission of COLAGE is to engage, connect, and empower people to make the world a better place for children of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and/or transgender parents and families. In the United States alone, more than 10 million people have one or more
lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender parent(s). Today, COLAGE is the only national organization in the world specifically
supporting children, youth and adults with LGBT parent(s). Using their experiences and creativity, COLAGE offers a diverse array
of support, education and advocacy by and for folks with LGBT parents. Whether you already know lots of other people with LGBT
parent(s), or always thought you were the only one, COLAGE is a source of friendship and understanding. It is a place where you
can talk about your family with complete honesty and pride. COLAGE is an organization that accepts your family AND celebrates it!
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Founded in 1979, CUAV is the nation's first LGBTQQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) anti-violence organization. Our mission is to prevent and respond to violence against and within our diverse LGBTQQ communities. We accomplish this through peer-based counseling, direct assistance, education and outreach, grassroots organizing, and policy advocacy.
The Community of Welcoming Congregations (CWC) is an Oregon and SW Washington interfaith ministry and advocacy organization working toward full inclusion and equality for transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay and questioning persons.
Our work brings together people of faith who believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every person.
This sub-grouping of Conjure.com provides an extensive collection of search engines for Queer, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgendered resources...
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This sub-grouping of Conjure.com provides an extensive collection of search engines for Queer, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgendered resources. No real mission other than dissemination of information to interested parties.
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The mission of Faith In America, Inc. is the emancipation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from bigotry disguised as religious truth. The world's great religious traditions practiced within the United States of America emphasize....
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The mission of Faith In America, Inc. is the emancipation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from bigotry disguised as religious truth. The world's great religious traditions practiced within the United States of America emphasize the love of neighbor as well as the love of God. Compassion, justice, freedom, and respect for the dignity of all people are their most authentic and noble expressions.
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The Family Acceptance Project(tm) is the only community research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to decrease major health and related risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, such as suicide, substance abuse, HIV and homelessness – in the context of their families. We use a research-based, culturally grounded approach to help ethnically, socially and religiously diverse families decrease rejection and increase support for their LGBT children.
We envision a future where all families, regardless of creation or composition, will be able to live in communities that recognize, respect, protect, and celebrate them...
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Our vision: Love. Justice. Family. Equality.
We envision a future where all families, regardless of creation or composition, will be able to live in communities that recognize, respect, protect, and celebrate them. We envision a country that celebrates a diversity of family constellations and respects individuals for supporting one another and sustaining loving families.
Family Equality Council works to ensure equality for LGBT families by building community, changing hearts and minds, and advancing social justice for all families.
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Freedom to Marry is the gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide. Headed by Evan Wolfson, one of America's leading civil rights advocates and lawyers, Freedom to Marry brings new resources and a renewed context of urgency and opportunity to this social justice movement...
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Freedom to Marry is the gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide. Headed by Evan Wolfson, one of America's leading civil rights advocates and lawyers, Freedom to Marry brings new resources and a renewed context of urgency and opportunity to this social justice movement. Freedom to Marry brings the work of its partner organizations and their many approaches - litigation, legislation, direct action, and public education - into a larger whole, a shared civil rights campaign that fosters heightened outreach to non-gay allies.
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Gay, Lesbian Bisexual, Transgender National Help Center
www.glnh.org
The GLBT National Help Center is dedicated to meeting the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and those
questioning their sexual orientation...
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The GLBT National Help Center is dedicated to meeting the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and those
questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity. They are an outgrowth of the Gay & Lesbian National Hotline, which
began in 1996 and now is a primary program of the GLBT National Help Center. They offer several different programs including two
national hotlines that help members of the GBLT community talk about the important issues that they are facing in their lives.
They help end the isolation that many people feel, by providing a safe environment on the phone or via the internet to discuss
issues that people can't talk about anywhere else.
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The Student Center is a web community for college students, high school students, and teens. It requires registration, which
takes about 2 minutes, then students...
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The Student Center is a web community for college students, high school students, and teens. It requires registration, which
takes about 2 minutes, then students can be on their way to access profiles, forums, personality tests, chat rooms, auctions and
contests. No educational content here – it's strictly a fun site!
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The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive
representation of people and events...
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The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive
representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity
and sexual orientation. GLAAD has not only reached media insiders, but has also impacted millions through newspapers, magazines,
motion pictures, television and visibility campaigns.
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GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is a national education organization working to ensure safe schools for
ALL students, regardless of sexual...
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GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is a national education organization working to ensure safe schools for
ALL students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to
accept and respect all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. In support of their overall
vision, GLSEN's work can be briefly described in this way: They are working to make anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and
harassment unacceptable in America's K-12 schools. They engage and empower educators as partners in creating schools where every
student can fully participate in school life. They are ensuring the national education agenda to ensure effective schools
includes LGBT issues.
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Gender Spectrum Education and Training is committed to creating a more supportive world for people of all genders...
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Gender Spectrum Education and Training is committed to creating a more supportive world for people of all genders.
We do this by increasing awareness and understanding of the normal range of gender variations found in everyone.
Whether you are familiar with gender variance or are just starting to learn about gender identity and expression, Gender Spectrum Education and Training can help you create a more gender sensitive and supportive environment for all people, including gender variant and transgender youth. We will assist you in understanding gender in all its complexities and variations, at any stage of life.
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HeartStrong is a non sectarian organization established to provide outreach to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and
other persons adversely affected...
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HeartStrong is a non sectarian organization established to provide outreach to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and
other persons adversely affected by the influence of all denominations of religious educational institutions. HeartStrong is
also committed to educating the public about the persecution of GLBT's and others at religious educational institutions.
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The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI), Home of The Harvey Milk High School, believes all young people, regardless of
sexual orientation or identity, deserve...
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The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI), Home of The Harvey Milk High School, believes all young people, regardless of
sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.
HMI creates this environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth between the ages of 12 and
21 and their families. Through a comprehensive package of direct services and referrals, HMI seeks to foster healthy
youth development. HMI's staff promotes excellence in the delivery of youth services and uses its expertise to
create innovative programs that other organizations may use as models.
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The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender equality. By inspiring...
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The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and
realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC seeks to improve the lives of GLBT Americans by
advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing
public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. HRC works to secure
equal rights
for GLBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots
supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other GLBT
organizations.
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An ecumenical group of denominational representatives of the Welcoming Church Movement created the Institute for
Welcoming Resources (IWR) in 2002....
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An ecumenical group of denominational representatives of the Welcoming Church Movement created the Institute for
Welcoming Resources (IWR) in 2002. The purpose of IWR is to help build church homes that are truly welcoming and nurturing,
where everyone knows 'they're okay, just like they are.' In early 2006, IWR became a program of the National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force (NGLTF), through a formal merger. IWR's mission is to create resources that support the unconditional welcome
of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and their families in the church home of their choice.
Special features of the website include a locator, by state, of welcoming churches. The resources and links on this
website include subject areas such as: "Bible Interpretation and Theology'; How to Become a Welcoming Church', and
'Marriage Equality'. Click on 'Shower of Stoles' to discover a collection of over 1,000 liturgical and sacred items
representing the lives of LGBT people of faith.
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International Foundation for Gender Education www.ifge.org
The International Foundation for Gender Education was founded in 1987 and continues to be a leading advocate
and educational organization for promoting...
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The International Foundation for Gender Education was founded in 1987 and continues to be a leading advocate
and educational organization for promoting the self-definition and free expression of individual gender identity.
IFGE is not a support group, it is an information provider and clearinghouse for referrals about all things
which are transgressive of established social gender norms. They offer a comprehensive bookstore on
transgenderism and also publish the quarterly "Transgender Tapestry" geared towards a diverse population
exploring gender issues. Articles include Research, Feature Articles, Reviews, Personal Narrative, Fiction,
and more. They host an annual conference in the spring.
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The Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries
for people born with an anatomy...
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The Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided
is not standard for male or female. We have learned
from listening to individuals and families dealing with intersex that:
Interweave Continental – Unitarian Universalists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
and Transgender Concerns www.interweavecontinental.org
Interweave is a membership organization actively working to end oppression based on sexual orientation and gender
identity, recognizing that people...
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Interweave is a membership organization actively working to end oppression based on sexual orientation and gender
identity, recognizing that people will not be free until all oppression is a thing of the past. Interveave is an
affiliate organization of the Unitarian Universalist Association, and their work is guided by Unitarian Universalist
principles. They value and affirm the lives and experience of Queer people of faith of all ages, races, ethnicities,
income levels, and abilities. They strive to connect and nurture all Queer individuals, communities, groups, and
their allies by providing and supporting leadership, and working in collaboration with other organizations of
similar vision. There are chapters in more than 40 congregations and 200+ families of all kinds across Canada
and the US.
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Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men,
bisexuals, transgender people and...
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Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men,
bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Lambda Legal
carries out its legal work principally through test cases selected for the likelihood of their success in establishing positive
legal precedents that will affect lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV. Lambda Legal pursues
litigation in all parts of the country, in every area of the law that affects communities we represent, such as discrimination in
employment, housing, public accommodations and the military; HIV-related discrimination and public policy issues; parenting and
relationship issues; equal marriage rights; equal employment and domestic partnership benefits; "sodomy" law challenges;
immigration issues; antigay initiatives; and free speech and equal protection rights. Our overall mission to combat sexual
orientation discrimination in this country has become an intrinsic part of the struggle for civil rights.
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This website offers LGBT rights information, news, and applicable laws. Their goals are to keep the public informed, provide the most updated information on current issues, supply crime prevention solutions, and make sure they help make this world a safer place. They want to help protect and serve all people in today's society. You can also visit www.attorneys.com to find an attorney.
The LGBT Aging Issues Network (LAIN) works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services.
LifeWorks is dedicated to helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, ages 14-24, reach their goals
and dreams. LifeWorks Mentors and...
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LifeWorks is dedicated to helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, ages 14-24, reach their goals
and dreams. LifeWorks Mentors and the organization's program services help youth in five achievement areas: wellness,
education, career, home and personal development. The Client Mentoring Program matches clients with adult professionals
trained to be LifeWorks mentors. The Client Consultant works with clients to develop a 'Life Plan' and offers referrals,
and resources to support goal achievement. They also offer social community events. All client services are offered free
of charge!
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The LGBT Religious Archives Network (LGBT-RAN) is an innovative venture in developing archives and encouraging historical study
of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
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The LGBT Religious Archives Network (LGBT-RAN) is an innovative venture in developing archives and encouraging historical study
of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) religious movements. The LGBT-RAN can best be viewed as a "virtual" archive.
They serve as a resource for LGBT religious leaders and groups in determining how to preserve their historical records.
They then
provide an information clearinghouse for these archival collections in a central electronic directory for the use of historians,
researchers and other interested persons. Their overarching purpose is to ensure the preservation and accessibility of the
voices and experiences of LGBT religious leaders and organizations.
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Funded by the Arcus Foundation with a $75,000 grant, this one-year project (starting in 2009) will organize social scientists, mental health experts, and medical professionals in Michigan to convey accurate information about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues to the media...
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Funded by the Arcus Foundation with a $75,000 grant, this one-year project (starting in 2009) will organize social scientists, mental health experts, and medical professionals in Michigan to convey accurate information about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues to the media, legislators, courts, and other policymakers. These educational efforts will focus on the mental health consequences of workplace discrimination, hate crimes, harassment of LGBT youth in school, inequality for same-sex couples, and lack of equal protections for lesbian/gay parents and their children. The state of Michigan currently provides no rights or protections for LGBT persons in any of these areas.
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The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black same-gender-loving,
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered...
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The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black same-gender-loving,
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. The Coalition works with their community and allies for social
justice, equality, and an end to racism and homophobia. They are committed to: religious affairs, public policy
development & education, community capacity building, coalition building, leadership development, and grassroots mobilization.
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The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and
violence against transgender people...
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The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and
violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people.
By empowering transgender people and our allies to educate and influence policymakers and others, NCTE facilitates a strong and
clear voice for transgender equality in our nation's capital and around the country.
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Since 1977, the National Center for Lesbian Rights has worked to create a world in which every lesbian can live fully, free from
discrimination. NCLR is a national...
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Since 1977, the National Center for Lesbian Rights has worked to create a world in which every lesbian can live fully, free from
discrimination. NCLR is a national, lesbian-feminist, non-profit law firm with headquarters in San Francisco and regional offices
in St. Petersburg, Florida and Washington, D.C. Winning legal protections for LGBT families in all their diverse forms is, and
has always been, NCLR's top priority. They achieve this through impact litigation, public policy advocacy, public education,
direct legal services, and collaboration with other social justice organizations and activists. As part of a broader social
justice movement, NCLR advances the legal and human rights of lesbians, gay men, and bisexual and transgender individuals across
the United States. Each year NCLR serves more than 4,500 clients in all fifty states.
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National Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
www.lgbtcampus.org
To critically transform higher education environments so that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty,
administrators, staff, and...
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To critically transform higher education environments so that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty,
administrators, staff, and alumni/ae have equity in every respect. Achievement of this vision is advanced through three major
goals:
Goal 1 - Providing support to colleagues serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities in higher
education
Goal 2 - Consulting with higher education administrators in the interest of improving campus climate and services for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender faculty, staff, students, administrators, and alumni/ae
Goal 3 - Advocating for institutional policy changes and program development that recognize the needs of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender people
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, now called The Task Force was founded in 1974 and works to build the grassroots
political power of the LGBT community...
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The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, now called The Task Force was founded in 1974 and works to build the grassroots
political power of the LGBT community in order to attain complete equality. They do so through direct and grassroots
lobbying to
either help defeat anti-LGBT ballot initiatives and other measures or help push pro-LGBT legislation and other measures.
We also
analyze and report on the positions of candidates for public office on issues of importance to the LGBT community.
Other areas
of focus for the Task Force include organizing and training, a Policy Institute think tank, the Creating Change conference
and the Transgender Civil Rights project.
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The National Youth Advocacy Coalition is a social justice organization that advocates for and with young people
who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender...
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The National Youth Advocacy Coalition is a social justice organization that advocates for and with young people
who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) in an effort to end discrimination against these
youth and to ensure their physical and emotional well being. They take a comprehensive approach to improving the
lives of LGBTQ youth and operate through a social justice framework. NYAC strongly believes that to be effective in
creating change at the national level, focused, grassroots advocacy at the local level is critical. NYAC is committed
to addressing the connections between race, gender, class, and sexual orientation; and to bridging the gap that exists
between adult LGBTQ civil rights organizations and the mainstream youth movement. They not only focuses on the
problems affecting LGBTQ youth but also work to promote their strengths. NYAC works to end discrimination facing
lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and questioning youth and to promote opportunities for empowerment and healthy
youth development for these youth.
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The ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives houses the world's largest research library on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered
heritage and concerns. ONE is affiliated...
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The ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives houses the world's largest research library on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered
heritage and concerns. ONE is affiliated with but not governed by the University of Southern California. ONE relies wholly on
community and corporate support. The ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives is now the custodian for the gay and lesbian Twice
Blessed collection and website which was created by Johnny Abush (now deceased) as well as adding other Jewish LGBT materials to
significant holdings.
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OutHistory.org is a freely accessible, community created, non-profit website on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and, yes, heterosexual history produced by the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at the City University of New York Graduate Center, supported by a generous grant from the Arcus Foundation, and contributions from individuals.
OutHistory.org is a website in development about gender and sexual history, a site that, at its best, should encourage us to think deeply and critically about historical evidence and what it means to understand LGBT and heterosexual life in the perspective of society and time. OutHistory should help us ask and begin to answer questions about the gendered and sexual actions and feelings of people within social structures over time. OutHistory includes elements of an almanac, archive, article, bibliography, book, encyclopedia, library, and museum, but it is not identical to any one of these. It's a history website -- on it, time is of the essence. What this history website is, and what it does, will become clearer as it develops its own historical life and identity over time.
We, the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, celebrate diversity and envision a
society that embraces everyone, including...
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We, the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, celebrate diversity and envision a
society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Only with respect, dignity
and equality for all will we reach our full potential as human beings, individually and collectively. PFLAG welcomes the
participation and support of all who share in, and hope to realize this vision. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society;
education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents,
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and
acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
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Queers for Economic Justice is a progressive non-profit organization committed to promoting economic justice in a context of
sexual and gender liberation. Their goal...
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Queers for Economic Justice is a progressive non-profit organization committed to promoting economic justice in a context of
sexual and gender liberation. Their goal is to challenge and change the systems that create poverty and economic injustice in
our communities, and to promote an economic system that embraces sexual and gender diversity. They are committed to the
principle that access to social and economic resources is a fundamental right, and they work to create social and
economic equity
through grassroots organizing, public education, advocacy and research. They do this work because although poor queers have
always been a part of both the gay rights and economic justice movements, they have been, and continue to be, largely invisible
in both movements.
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HRC offers a free e-mail subscription to the Religion and Faith newsletter. See the 'Out In Scripture' link to HRC's
project of providing commentary on...
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HRC offers a free e-mail subscription to the Religion and Faith newsletter. See the 'Out In Scripture' link to HRC's
project of providing commentary on the Christian bible, from a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and
straight-supportive perspective. The Religion and Faith Program of the Human Rights Campaign website offers a
number of resources. Examples include over 20 religions' and denominations' positions on LGBT issues, sermons
and spiritual reflections written by LGBT clergy, and an extensive religion library with topical books of
interest including brief commentary. Under the Resources and Publications menu there is a guide to "Living
Openly in Your Place of Worship."
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The nonpartisan Rockway Institute brings together scientific research and professional expertise to counter antigay prejudice and inform public policies affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people...
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The nonpartisan Rockway Institute brings together scientific research and professional expertise to counter antigay prejudice and inform public policies affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. The Institute's view is that public opinion, policies, and programs should be shaped by the facts about LGBT lives, not by political ideology. A primary goal is to organize the most knowledgeable social scientists, mental health professionals, and physicians in the United States to provide accurate information about LGBT issues to the media, legislatures, and courts. The Institute also conducts targeted research projects to address the nation's most pressing LGBT public policy questions.
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SAGE is a social service organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the senior gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
communities. It is committed to providing...
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SAGE is a social service organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the senior gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
communities. It is committed to providing high quality, life enriching programs and services in an intergenerational environment
that values age, gender, racial, religious, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity. SAGE is further committed to fostering
a greater understanding of aging, to promoting positive images of life in the later years, and to supporting and advocating for
the rights of senior gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in both the gay and straight communities.
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The LGBT Community Foundation in San Diego ascribes to the following values statement: San Diego's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender Community Foundations create...
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The LGBT Community Foundation in San Diego ascribes to the following values statement: San Diego's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender Community Foundations create a culture of philanthropy in and for LGBT communities and their allies in order to end
oppression in all its forms and to create a just society that values human variety, where all people can live fully with dignity
and confidence. This work is done through the support of programs that build healthy communities, serve people affected by
enduring anti-LGBT prejudice, promote visibility and education and provide opportunities for people to connect with each other
and the larger society.
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Sins Invalid is a performance project that incubates and celebrates artists with disabilities, centralizing artists of color and queer and gender-variant artists as communities who have been historically marginalized...
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Sins Invalid is a performance project that incubates and celebrates artists with disabilities, centralizing artists of color and queer and gender-variant artists as communities who have been historically marginalized. Our performance work explores the themes of sexuality, embodiment and the disabled body. Conceived and led by disabled people of color, we develop and present cutting-edge work where normative paradigms of "normal" and "sexy" are challenged, offering instead a vision of beauty and sexuality inclusive of all individuals and communities.
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Soulforce is a coalition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight people of faith working toward social
justice, particularly for the LGBT...
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Soulforce is a coalition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight people of faith working toward social
justice, particularly for the LGBT community. The site includes series of essays countering anti-gay points of view
espoused by Christian religious right leaders and has list of books, videos and audio recordings including teachings of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi. Soulforce also sponsors the Equality Ride. Equality Ride is two months of
sustained activism inspired by the Freedom Rides of the civil rights era. It is a journey by bus to initiate discussion
about faith and sexuality in communities where it is most controversial.
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TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop
supportive environments in which gender...
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TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop
supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected. They work to educate and inform schools,
healthcare professionals, daycare centers, courts and legal representatives, child welfare agencies and communities
about discrimination on the basis of gender identity or gender expression. They have an on-line support group for
parents and caregivers for transgender youth aged 3-18.
TransFaith Online is dedicated to supporting transgender folks in our faith journeys, while providing useful resources to help people of faith become better educated trans-allies. Also, check out the TransFaith Network at http://network.transfaithonline.org/ which serves as a multi-faceted social networking community with an emphasis on exploring transgender spirituality.
TransParentcy's mission is to support the Transgender Parent, and their advocates (lawyers, mental health professionals, friends, family) by providing information and resources to diffuse and/or disspell the myths about any adverse impact being transgendered/transsexual might have on one's children...
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TransParentcy's mission is to support the Transgender Parent, and their advocates (lawyers, mental health professionals, friends, family) by providing information and resources to diffuse and/or disspell the myths about any adverse impact being transgendered/transsexual might have on one's children.
We feel very strongly about the preciousness of the relationship between child and parent, as we do that one's gender identity has little to do with one's parenting skills. TransParentcy was founded March 2001 to fill the void of information and resources for transgender parents and their children. We offer a comprehensive list of resources - information, organizations and providers - addressing the issues a Transgender Parent faces.
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The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth...
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The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone, call The Trevor Helpline. There is hope, there is help.
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In response to the lack of representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in school curricula and disproportionate incidents of bullying and violence against LGBT youth, ADL, GLSEN and StoryCorps have collaborated to create Unheard Voices, an oral history and curriculum project that will help educators to integrate LGBT history, people and issues into their instructional programs.
The Williams Institute is a national think tank dedicated to the field of sexual orientation law and public policy.
The Institute supports legal scholarship...
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The Williams Institute is a national think tank dedicated to the field of sexual orientation law and public policy.
The Institute supports legal scholarship, legal research, policy analysis, and education regarding sexual
orientation discrimination and other legal issues that affect lesbian and gay people. Drawing on the intellectual and
material resources of UCLA, one of the world's leading research universities, the Williams Institute provides a national
center for the interdisciplinary exploration of these issues by scholars, judges, practitioners, advocates, and students.
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A website by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) young people takes a holistic approach to
sexual health and exploring issues of...
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A website by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) young people takes a holistic approach to
sexual health and exploring issues of concern for GLBTQ youth.
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and
responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates provides information, training, and strategic
assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing
world. Advocates for Youth envisions a society that views sexuality as normal and healthy and treats young people as a valuable
resource. The core values of Rights, Respect, Responsibility® (3Rs) animate this vision.
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