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- Boy Scouts Greater New York Council, US Secretary of Education support gay youth in #BoyScouts; push for full inclusion May 24, 2013Tags: Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Greater New York Councils, Department of Education In a statement posted to their website today, the Boy Scouts of America's Greater New York Councils reacted to the history-making vote to approve a resolution that will allow gay youth to participate by reaffirming their policy of inclusion for gay adults, a policy that the Connecticut Yankee Co […]megantownsend
- Seven Days Remain to Secure Marriage Equality in Illinois May 24, 2013Today not only marks the start of the Memorial Day weekend and with it the beginning of summer, it also marks seven days until the Illinois House of Representatives adjourns from Spring Session. […]maureenemccarty@gmail.com
- Small and Large Steps towards Equality for Gays in Cuba May 20, 2013The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in Cuba has won advances on issues like the change of name of pre-operative transgender persons, while they continue to fight for the right to same-sex civil unions. For the first time since 1997, a transsexual woman who had not undergone sex-change surgery was issued a photo ID [...] […]Ivet Gonzalez
- Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Resolution, SJR 13 May 24, 2013Every Right Under Law Must be Extended to Every Citizen, Says ACLU May 23, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: 212-549-2666, media@aclu.org CARSON CITY, Nev. – Today the Nevada Assembly passed SJR 13, the proposal to amend the Nevada constitution to repeal the limitation on the recognition of marriage by a vote of 27-14, (1 excused). With this vote, Nevada clears the first hurdle to repealing its […]
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American Civil Liberties - Lesbian & Gay Rights
The ACLU LGBT Project works to create a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people enjoy the basic rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
The ACLU LGBT Project works to create a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people enjoy the basic rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
Amnesty International: LGBT Rights
Highlights instances of abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and works to protect the basic dignity of LGBT people.
Highlights instances of abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and works to protect the basic dignity of LGBT people.
Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
Professional association that offers mental health resources and educational materials promoting objective, non-medical, scientific understanding of sexual orientation and related issues.
Professional association that offers mental health resources and educational materials promoting objective, non-medical, scientific understanding of sexual orientation and related issues.
Campus PrideNet
Campus PrideNet is a national online community and resource network committed to student leaders and campus organizations who work to create a safer campus environment free of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, heterosexism and genderism.
Campus PrideNet is a national online community and resource network committed to student leaders and campus organizations who work to create a safer campus environment free of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, heterosexism and genderism.
Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
CUAV is a multicultural organization working to end violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities.
CUAV is a multicultural organization working to end violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities.
Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus
Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus is committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBT people in the U.S. and around the world.
Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus is committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBT people in the U.S. and around the world.
Equality California
Equality California works to achieve equality and secure legal protections for LGBT people.
Equality California works to achieve equality and secure legal protections for LGBT people.
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
GLAD works to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status, and gender identity and expression.
GLAD works to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status, and gender identity and expression.
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
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 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.
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
Victory Fund helps openly LGBT candidates win election to local, state and federal offices.
Victory Fund helps openly LGBT candidates win election to local, state and federal offices.
Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA)
GALHA is a democratic, membership organisation based in the UK with members worldwide, promoting Humanism and LGBT equality.
GALHA is a democratic, membership organisation based in the UK with members worldwide, promoting Humanism and LGBT equality.
Gay Men of African Descent (GMAD)
GMAD is a 501c(3) that recognizes the variances within the subculture of the gay community of color and provides targeted services, while championing rights and challenging wrongs.
GMAD is a 501c(3) that recognizes the variances within the subculture of the gay community of color and provides targeted services, while championing rights and challenging wrongs.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Historical Society
GLBT Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of GLBT people and the communities that support them.
GLBT Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of GLBT people and the communities that support them.
GetEQUAL
GetEQUAL seeks to create a movement of everyday people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and straight) who are dedicated to bringing about full legal and social equality.
GetEQUAL seeks to create a movement of everyday people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and straight) who are dedicated to bringing about full legal and social equality.
GLCC/Pride Center
GLCC/Pride Center is a 501(c)3 providing a welcoming, safe space that celebrates, nurtures and empowers the LGBTQ communities in South Florida.
GLCC/Pride Center is a 501(c)3 providing a welcoming, safe space that celebrates, nurtures and empowers the LGBTQ communities in South Florida.
Harvey Milk, Hero and Martyr
Biographical sketch of Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the United States.
Biographical sketch of Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the United States.
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC)
IGLHRC is dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
IGLHRC is dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
2013-02-23: International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA)
ILGA’s aim is to work for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people and their liberation from all forms of discrimination.
ILGA’s aim is to work for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people and their liberation from all forms of discrimination.
It Gets Better Project
It Gets Better Project is an online community where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future and can find support from their straight allies, friends and family members.
It Gets Better Project is an online community where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future and can find support from their straight allies, friends and family members.
Lambda Legal
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgendered, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgendered, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index
Index is intended to set a national standard for respect, inclusiveness, and support resources for GLBT students, and offers information on GLBT campuses around the country.
Index is intended to set a national standard for respect, inclusiveness, and support resources for GLBT students, and offers information on GLBT campuses around the country.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
NCLR is a national, lesbian, feminist, non-profit law firm with a primary commitment to advancing the rights/safety of lesbians and their families through programs of litigation, advocacy, legal advice, counseling, and public education.
NCLR is a national, lesbian, feminist, non-profit law firm with a primary commitment to advancing the rights/safety of lesbians and their families through programs of litigation, advocacy, legal advice, counseling, and public education.
New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP)
AVP is a crime victim assistance agency for the lesbian, gay, transgender and HIV/AIDS communities in New York City. AVP provides free and confidential assistance to thousands of crime victims each year from all five boroughs of New York City.
AVP is a crime victim assistance agency for the lesbian, gay, transgender and HIV/AIDS communities in New York City. AVP provides free and confidential assistance to thousands of crime victims each year from all five boroughs of New York City.
Queer Arts Resource
Portal to artistic works and information from GLBT artists and focusing on GLBT issues.
Portal to artistic works and information from GLBT artists and focusing on GLBT issues.
RN to BSN Online Nurse – A Guide to LGBT Health Resources
A list of resources which provide information on some of the health issues that affect the LGBT community.
A list of resources which provide information on some of the health issues that affect the LGBT community.
Seattle Gay News
Gay newspaper based in Seattle. Online PDF editions and free archives are available, dating back to 2005.
Gay newspaper based in Seattle. Online PDF editions and free archives are available, dating back to 2005.
Soulforce
Soulforce is a 501c(3) committed to freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people from religious and political oppression through relentless nonviolent resistance.
Soulforce is a 501c(3) committed to freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people from religious and political oppression through relentless nonviolent resistance.
The Gay Library
The Gay Library provides resources and information to encourage, empower and educate gay and gay-friendly individuals in 185 countries.
The Gay Library provides resources and information to encourage, empower and educate gay and gay-friendly individuals in 185 countries.
Truth Wins Out
Truth Wins Out is a non-profit organization that fights anti-gay religious extremism.
Truth Wins Out is a non-profit organization that fights anti-gay religious extremism.
