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National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF)
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is a leading progressive
civil rights organization that supports grassroots organising and advocacy.
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Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
GLAAD reaches out to youth, trans, bi, etc. Big organization - Big site. Links to media, shopping,
regional and state information.
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National Center For Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
Founded in 1977, NCLR is the country's only progressive, feminist multi-cultural legal center
devoted primarily to advancing the rights and safety of Lesbians and their families. This site
offers free publications on parenting, partnership, youth, and transgender issues and lots of other
incredible resources.
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International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
This vital organization reaches around the world for civil rights with the focus on the rights of
the LGBT communities.
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Zuna Institute - National Advocacy Organization for Black Lesbians
This powerful and important organization was created to address the needs of black lesbians in the
areas of Health, Public Policy, Economic Development, and Education.. "In 1999, Zuna Institute was
born at the kitchen table of sistahs who believe that the black lesbian community can benefit from a
national presence."
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SAPPHO
SAPPHO is an emotional support group of lesbian and bisexual women of India with the focus area on
Calcutta. In India, the scenario is very much hostile against lesbian and bisexuals. These women
are trying hard to gain a position. "We dont know if we will be able to see the removal of the law
which is set against homosexuality in our penal code but we started the fire which we intend to
keep on burning."
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Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)
This site offers old lesbians the opportunity to connect and network and gracefully
acknowledges the issue of ageism. OLOC is a national organizational of regional groups for
lesbians 60 and over with a national leadership centered in the OLOC Steering Committee.
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Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society (GLAS)
GLAS is an international organization established in 1988 in the US with worldwide chapters.
Serving as a networking organization for Gay and Lesbians of Arab descent or those
living in Arab countries.
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Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
The USA's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil
rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS. Excellent, informative,
easy to navigate site.
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National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Organization (LLEGO)
Mobilizing and networking from the grassroots to the national level.
Lending support on the web with links to health
and other resources.
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The Williams Project - UCLA School of Law (USA)
The Williams Project is a think tank dedicated to the field of sexual orientation law and public policy. The Project
supports legal scholarship, legal research, policy analysis, and education regarding sexual orientation discrimination and
other legal issues that affect lesbian and gay people.
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ACLU Lesbian and Gay Rights Project
The goal of the ACLU Lesbian and Gay Rights Project is equal treatment and
equal dignity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. This site is loaded with
resources and directories on domestic partnership, job, education,
adoption etc.
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GenderPAC
The Gender Public Advocacy Coalition (GenderPAC) is the national organization
working to end discrimination and violence caused by gender stereotypes.
GenderPAC also promotes understanding of the connection between gender
discrimination and that based on factors such as age, race, and class.
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Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRC)
HRC sponsors National Coming Out Day. This site offers easy
to find, diverse information on topics such as lobbying, political campaigns,
job information, links etc.
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Pride At Work (PAW)
The purpose of Pride At Work is to mobilize mutual support between the organized labor
movement and the LGBT Community around organizing for social and economic justice.
PAW works to create a labor movement that cherishes diversity, encourages openness,
and ensures safety and dignity. National directory and resources,
news, contacts and tools can be found on this easy to navigate site.
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Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued
and respected, regardless of sexual orientation. This site offers a wealth
of information for educators and students.
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National Organization For Women (NOW) and Lesbian Rights
NOW is the largest organization of feminist activists in the US.
This site has information on the Annual NOW sponsored Lesbian Rights
Summit, resources, more.
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National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association (NLGJA)
NLJGA works on the in the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage
of LGBT issues.
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Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative (GALAEI)
GALAEI is a program designed to meet the HIV/AIDS education and prevention
needs of Latino/a sexual minorities. This Philadelphia based organization
reaches out from its web site to network, link, and support the community.
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Lesbian And Gay Immigration Task Force (LGITF)
info on law, asylum, news, links.
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Camp Sister Spirit
Camp Sister Spirit is a space in the south for womyn to gather and connect. The founders are
womyn who put their lives on the line to maintain space that is womyn/lesbian centered. Find out
about the many challenges these womyn have faced with grace and forgiveness. Gulf Coast Womyn's
Festival makes it's home at Camp Sister Spirit every spring.
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The Person Project (Almost) everything you might need to know about LGBT equity
organising in K-12 public education in the USA.
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| Regional and Local LGBT Activism |
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The Audre Lorde Project
The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit and Transgender People of Color center
for community organizing, focusing on the New York City area. Through mobilization, education and
capacity-building, we work for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice.
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Lesbian and Gay Community Services
New York City based. Wonderful site, easy to navigate, listings of jobs,
organizations, events, links…
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Austin Latino/a Lesbian and Gay Organization (ALLGO)
Affirming our lives as Latino/a lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders.
This Austin, Texas site offers networking in the Latino/a community. Links,
maps, directories, more.
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Houston Gay and Lesbian Parents
HGLP is an organization for Houston's gay, lesbian. bisexual, and transgender parents and parent
wannabes. We offer a monthly support group, a JFU group for kids age 10 through high school, family
activities, as well a monthly newsletter.
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Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD)
A New England-based nonprofit, public interest legal organization whose mission is to achieve full equality and justice
for New England's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and HIV or AIDS affected individuals. Lots of info on Vermont!
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Pride Agenda
New York State lesbian and gay nonpartisan political advocacy organization working to end
discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Much can be learned on this site on
issues of electing lesbian and gay candidates to public office, lobbying elected officials,
hate crimes legislation, and funding for lesbian- and gay-specific health and social services.
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The Center for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights
is a non-profit based in Philadelphia, PA, USA that advocates equality for lesbians and gay men in
Pennsylvania through legal assistance, education, and policy reform.
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| General Activism Sites of Note |
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IGC - Institute for Global Communications
Fabulous site for activism of all kinds. Great resources and services for non-profit
organizations.
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Not In My Name
Not In My Name was formed as a peace group by ones who work for just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians,
"We call ourselves "Not In My Name" because we feel that the State of Israel often claims to act in the name and interests of
world Jewry, but that these actions do not reflect our Jewish values and beliefs."
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The Electronic Intifada
The Electronic Intifada project (EI) is an online publication produced by a small network of pro-Palestinian activists with a history
of Internet and media activism, focused on one aspect of the struggle -- the war in the media for a fair representation of the
Palestinian point of view.
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Left Direct
Excellent site brought to the web by committed and passionate international activist in the UK. Tons
of links on censorship, race and class issues, queer and more.
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Christian Coalition (CC)
This ultraconservative group is driven "...By the belief that that people of faith
have a right and a responsibility to be involved in the world around them." We
include this site because we think its important that we as lesbians are aware
of the CC's nasty actions and its intentions.
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Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
To say the Center works hard is an incredible understatement. The Center is a non-profit
organization that is at the core of resistance to intolerance, hatred and discrimination. Through the
Teaching Tolerance program, the Center makes educational resources available to educators at low cost.
The Southern Povery Law Center keeps a watchful eye on the Klan. Check out their site. Get on
their mailing list.
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Digital Freedom Network (DFN)
The Digital Freedom Network (DFN) publishes material written by human
rights activists on its Web site. This excellent site covers
international affairs of social justice. Full of current news and action alerts from
around the world.
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Black Radical Congress (BRC)
The BRC is a united front of the Black left. The BRC website addresses the "Black Liberation
Agenda for the 21st Century". The site consist of BRC's Freedom Agenda/Principles of Unity,
Organizational Policies and Reports, Public Statements, and links.
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International Freedom Of Expression Exchange (IFEX)
"Linking freedom of expression groups around the world"
IFEX has emerged as a strong and growing force of opposition. Links, alerts, news,
lots of information.
In Spanish, French, and English.
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Project Vote Smart
A wealth of facts on your political leaders, including biographies and
addresses, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and evaluations
by special interests.
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Other Activsism Listings
National Center for Non-profit Boards
The Non-profit Times
The Internet Non-profit Center
The Foundation Center
Social Action and Leadership School for Activists
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