Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Resources in this category:

American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/

Scientific and professional organization representing psychologists in the U.S. Promotes health, education, and human welfare." Books, journals, and information on the PsychInfo database are available.

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 Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
http://www.glma.org/

"GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring equality in health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and health care professionals. GLMA achieves its goals by using medical expertise in professional education, public policy work, patient education and referrals, and the promotion of research."

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."

National Youth Advocacy Coalition
http://www.nyacyouth.org/

"The mission of National Youth Advocacy Coalition is to advocate for and with young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender in an effort to end discrimination against these youth and to ensure their physical and emotional well being." Find details on NYAC's programs, activities, and conferences, along with a bibliography and listings of resources and services available to gay and lesbian youth.

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://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194

Thinking about coming out? PFLAG supports gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning persons, their families and friends through education and advocacy. Local chapters nationwide provide support groups for coming out and tools for promoting compassion, equality, diversity, and justice for all.

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.