Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Resources in this category:

Catalyst
http://www.catalyst.org/

International non-profit organization working to "build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women." Offers free research reports and statistical studies on LGBT individuals and women of color in the workplace, women in leadership positions, and organizational change.

The Commercial Closet
http://www.commercialcloset.org/

"The World's Largest Collection of Gay Advertising... The Commercial Closet is a unique, non-profit education and journalism project that charts evolving worldwide portrayals of the gay community in the most powerful cultural media of our time: mainstream advertising. This site will introduce you to hundreds of sexy and surprising advertisements spanning more than a quarter century."

Deaf Queer Resource Center
http://www.deafqueer.org/

"The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) is a national non-profit resource and information center founded and directed by Deaf Queer activist Dragonsani Renteria. This is "the place" to find the most comprehensive and accurate information about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community."

Gay Financial Network
http://www.gfn.com/

Gay Financial Network caters to the American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community's financial and professional needs. Beyond market information, it offers a professional directory and original articles targeted to the gay community.

Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network
http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html

GLSEN provides resources for teachers and students to ensure a safe school experience regardless of a person's sexual orientation. Sponsors events to promote awareness of bullying, harassment, and hate speech in schools and organizes gay, lesbian, and straight alliance groups.

GayData.org
http://www.gaydata.org/

Learn information "about lesbians, gays and bisexuals grounded in scientific knowledge." Site also provides datasets with "sexual orientation data" and instructions for how to collect such data. An excellent resource

glbtq: An Encyclopedia of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Culture
http://www.glbtq.com/

This is an online encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture, focusing on topics in arts, literature, and social science. Entries include contributor information, links to related entries, and bibliographies. The site also includes special features and a discussion board.

HealthyPlace
http://www.healthyplace.com/

America's Mental Health Channel. "We have an active mental health social network for support, online psychological tests, breaking mental health news, mental health videos, our documentary films, a live mental health tv show, unique tools like our "mediminder" and more." Includes communities for various mental illnesses, all sorts of addictions, parenting, and gay and lesbian issues.

Isle of Lesbos
http://www.sappho.com/

Features Lesbian poetry, Lesbian images in art, Lesbian quotations and references and links to other Lesbian resources.

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Catholic Handbook
http://www.otkenyer.hu/halsall/lgbh.html

"The Lesbian and Gay Catholic Handbook is an attempt to organize and present a great deal of information, discussion, and argumentation that will be helpful to lesbian, gay, and bisexual Catholics." The Website is divided into 12 chapters, which include bibliographical guides, discussion of the Bible and Catholic theology, dealing with religious attacks on lesbian and gay people, and LGB Catholic resources.

Outpath
http://www.outpath.com/

An archive of personal experiences of coming out.

OutProud, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
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 queer youth become happy, successful, confident and vital gay, lesbian and bisexual adults." Site includes news, coming-out stories, school resources library, online brochures, forums, and web links.

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.

People with a History: An Online Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* History
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/pwh/

"Presents the history of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people (LGBT). It includes hundred of original texts, and discussions, and addresses LGBT history in all periods, and in all regions of the world." Includes extensive bibliographies.

Queer Resources Directory
http://www.qrd.org/qrd/

"The QRD (short for Queer Resources Directory) is an electronic library with news clippings, political contact information, newsletters, essays, images, hyperlinks, and every other kind of information resource of interest to the GLBO community. Information is stored for the use of casual network users and serious researchers alike."

Swade's Lesbian Tribal Chant History
http://www.swade.net/lesbian/tribal_chant/les_hist.html

A timeline of important lesbian history dates. Includes dates when legislation was enacted for/against lesbians as well as dates which have to do with important people in lesbian history.

The World History of Male Love
http://www.gay-art-history.org/

A multimedia exploration of gay men and male love through world and art history.