Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Resources in this category:

Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
http://www.glaad.org/

"The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of individuals and events in all media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation." The Website includes informaiton about GLAAD and its projects, media releases, an vents calendar, and news. Regional information is available. Searchable.

The Gaylactic Network
http://www.gaylactic-network.org/

"The Gaylactic Network is a national organization for gay people and their friends, who are interested in science-fiction, fantasy, and horror. We work through our affiliated clubs on a local level to promote science fiction, fantasy, and horror and other related genres in all forms, with particular attention to materials of interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. On a national level, we promote this interest and provide a forum and resources through this web site, through Gaylaxicon, and through e-mail lists and a newsletter for and by the members."

Lambda Car Club International
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=lambdacarclub

"Gay and lesbian auto club." Website includes membership & chapter information, and auto galleries.

The Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
http://www.immigrationequality.org/

"A coalition of immigrants, attorneys and other activists that addresses the widespread discriminatory impact of immigration laws on the lives of lesbians, gay men and people with HIV through education, outreach and advocacy and by providing legal services, information, referrals, and support." Website includes news, stories, membership information, and publications.

Log Cabin Republicans
http://online.logcabin.org/

"Log Cabin Republicans believe that protecting the dignity of the individual should be the highest aim of government. Preserving individual rights against government intrusion is the best guarantee of equal opportunities for gay and lesbian individuals. The mission of Log Cabin Republicans is to advance the legislative and policymaking interests of the gay or lesbian individual within the Republican Party. LCR and its members will work with elected and appointed officials to advocate the development of legislation and Republican party policies which: protect equal rights for gay or lesbian individuals; avoid discrimination against gay or lesbian individuals; encourage gay or lesbian participation in national and local Party activities." This site has press releases, campaign activities, directory of clubs nationwide and newsletter.

Metropolitan Community Churches
http://www.mccchurch.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

"A worldwide fellowship of Christian churches with a special outreach to the world's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities."

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
http://www.thetaskforce.org/

"NGLTF is the front line activist organization in the national gay and lesbian movement. As such, it serves as the national resource center for grassroots lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations that are facing a variety of battles at the state and local level -- such as combating anti-gay violence,battling Radical Right anti-gay legislative and ballot measures, advocating an end to job discrimination, working to repeal sodomy loaws, demanding an effective governmental response to HIV and reform of the health care system and much more."

OutProud
http://www.outproud.org/

OutProud: The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth, serves the needs of these young men and women by providing advocacy, information, resources and support. Our goal is to help lesbigay youth become happy, successful, confident and vital gay, lesbian and bisexual adults. We provide outreach and support to lesbigay teens just coming to terms with their sexual orientation and to those contemplating coming out. We let them know they're not alone by helping them find local sources of friendship and support. We believe in effecting change at a grass-roots level by catalyzing and fostering the development of a new generation of lesbigay teen activists who will take positions at the forefront of our civil rights and social movements." Website includes a database of lesbigay resources, book recommendations, school resources, an online forum, online brochures, and a listing of other lesbigay Internet resources.

OutProud
http://www.outproud.org/

"OutProud!, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth, serves the needs of these young men and women by providing advocacy, information, resources and support. Our goal is to help lesbigay youth become happy, successful, confident and vital gay, lesbian and bisexual adults. We provide outreach and support to lesbigay teens just coming to terms with their sexual orientation and to those contemplating coming out. We let them know they're not alone by helping them find local sources of friendship and support. We believe in effecting change at a grass-roots level by catalyzing and fostering the development of a new generation of lesbigay teen activists who will take positions at the forefront of our civil rights and social movements." Website includes a database of lesbigay resources, book recommendations, school resources, an online forum, online brochures, and a listing of other lesbigay Internet resources.

Bisexual Resource Center
http://www.biresource.org/

"We envision a world where everyone's love is celebrated, regardless of gender(s). We believe in a world that acknowledges people as whole and indivisible and where they should not have to leave any part o f their heritage and identity at the door. Oppression on the basis of sexual identity is intertwined with all other oppressions." Scroll down to the bottom of the main page, where you'll find a ton of useful information under the 'Bisexual Resources' heading.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
http://www.pflag.org/

"Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian and bisexual persons, their families and friends through: support, education, 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 acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity."

Human Rights Campaign
http://www.hrc.org/

"The Human Rights Campaign, the largest national lesbian and gay political organization, envisions an America where lesbian and gay people are ensured of their basic equal rights -- and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. HRC has more than 175,000 members, both gay and non-gay -- all committed to making this vision a reality. With a national staff, and volunteers and members throughout the country, HRC: lobbies the federal government on gay, lesbian and AIDS issues; educates the public; participates in election campaigns; organizes volunteers; and provides expertise and training at the state and local level."

Triangle Foundation
http://www.tri.org/

Michigan's statewide civil rights, advocacy, and anti-violence organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Site features news, events, special projects, and incident reports.