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Recursos para jovenes gay de habla hispana.
Dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all veterans and service members, and to honoring the sacrifices of all who served past and present.
And Justice for All (AJA) was founded in mid-1995 to fight for equality for everyone without regard to sexual orientation. AJA seeks to achieve this goal by increasing the visibility and participation of heterosexuals in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights movement.
AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK, with the aim of AVERTing HIV and AIDS worldwide.
AVERT has a number of overseas projects, helping with the problem of HIV/AIDS in countries where there is a particularly high rate of infection, such as South Africa, or where there is a rapidly increasing rate of infection such as in India.
New England based: news, community guide, humor, ads.
A page for gay youth to ask questions, or talk, about any problems they have, in an anonymous setting.
The place to find everything gay on the net.
A international organization providing education about and support for bisexual and progressive issues.
Questions and answers about being Catholic and gay, from Dignity, a gay Catholic organization.
Fosters the growth of daughters and sons of lesbian and gay parents by providing education, support and community on local and international levels, to advocate for our rights and those of our families, and to promote acceptance and awareness in society that love makes a family.
It is the goal of CLAMBS Equality to provide education and outreach on Queer related issues with a specific focus on opposing amending the constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Other issues of immediate concern include the failed Don't Ask/Don't Tell military policy, and the importance of creating a safe atmosphere in which Queer teenagers and adults can "come out" and be welcomed.
Making a difference for gay and questioning youth and young adults.
This website provides Informative Information For GLBT Youth(18 & Up) & GLBT persons with Disabilities!
Campaign created by 'Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network ( GLESN ) in collaboration with the United States Student Association (USSA), is a student-led day of action where those who support making anti-LGBT bias unacceptable in schools take a day-long vow of silence to recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment -- in effect, the silencing -- experienced by LGBT students and their allies. The Day of Silence takes place April 26, 2006.
Resources for the deaf queer community.
The Bush campaign is using blatant gay-baiting to shore up anti-gay voters in the south. Yet Mary Cheney, an open lesbian, is running the vice president's campaign. Does Mary know about this mailing? Did she approve it? Does the RNC really think Mary Cheney wants to ban the Bible? If so, then why is she running the VP's campaign? Please call Mary at the Bush-Cheney headquarters and ask her why she has not publicly called for an end to Bush-Cheney's campaign gay-baiting: (703) 647-2700
The Washington State Supreme Court will decide a case that will affect the rights of LGBT people to marry. Whether or not it decides to overturn Washington State's "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA). We are calling on all who support LGBT people's right to marry to a community gathering for either a "PROTEST or CELEBRATION".
Gay Boston News and Entertainment.
Marriage equality legislation is alive and well in the state of California. Contrary to what anti-gay extremists claim and much of what the media has reported, the battle this year is far from over. We are working with the LGBT Legislative Caucus to move forward with the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, sponsored by EQCA and authored by Mark Leno. We will not rest until all families are treated equally under the law and we are hard at work to make that dream a reality.
On the 11th annual National Day of Silence (April 18, 2007), I was faced with an unfortunate tragedy, being victim to a hate crime. Because of sporting a rainbow sticker on my VW Beetle, my car was vandalized in red spray paint with the words "fAg" and "u r gay" placed all over the hood and driver side of my car. Despite immediate shock and embarassment, I've decided to embrace what happened and keep driving my car as it is in order to bring more public awareness to the blatant homophobia that exists in our society.
The Family Pride Coalition (FPC) has for 25 years been the only national non-profit organization solely dedicated to equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents and their families. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., FPC supports nearly 200 membership-based LGBT parenting groups nationwide with a base of 35,000 supporters.
QueerAmerica.com is a directory into which the user can type an area code or zip code and immediately get a listing of local lgbt groups and support services, including youth groups.
A continually growing national voluntary organisation and registered charity with more than 40 telephone helplines across the UK and parents' groups which hold regular meetings.
Freedom to Marry is the gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide. Headed by Evan Wolfson, one of America's leading civil rights advocates and lawyers, Freedom to Marry brings new resources and a renewed context of urgency and opportunity to this social justice movement. Freedom to Marry brings the work of its partner organizations into a larger whole, a shared civil rights campaign that fosters heightened outreach to non-gay allies.
We seek a society free from discrimination, including discrimination based on gender, creed, or sexual orientation. We believe that equal treatment by the government of all people is a basic human right, fundamental to the integrity of the law"......"FCNL is a 501(c)4 public interest lobby, not a political action committee (PAC) nor a special interest lobby.
Online magazine by and for gay youth.
For the first time ever, a federal appeals court is weighing the constitutionality of banning gay adoption. On behalf of three families, the ACLU is challenging a Florida law that prohibits all gay people from adopting children. Steven Lofton and his partner Roger Croteau are raising five children, including three Florida foster children whom they want to adopt. Doug Houghton has raised a 10-year-old boy for six years but wants to adopt him to make their relationship more secure. And Wayne Smith and Dan Skahen have taken care of several foster children, but would also adopt if it weren't for the ban.
A compilation of references related to gay and bisexual male teen suicide. Homophobia causes many deaths each year. This site is a
good source of research materials related to this aspect of youth suicide.
Canadian gay Web site - use the search box to find "youth" outreach centers in your area of Canada.
Gay City News, New York City's nationally prestigious Award Winning gay and lesbian weekly newspaper
Gay Days began in 1991 as Gay Day in the Magic Kingdom, a single designated day when the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and supportive community is encouraged to "Wear Red and Be Seen" while visiting the world’s most popular theme park.
A network of businesses and professionals that support the GLBT community and gay and lesbian issues, charities and causes.
Dedicated to providing general information, news and resources concerning the law as it affects the global gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and intersex (GLBTI) community and the simplest access to a gay or lesbian (or gay or lesbian-friendly) lawyer.
We are in the business of changing people's hearts and minds through what they see in the media. We know that what people watch on TV or read in their newspaper shapes how they view and treat the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people around them. And we have a responsibility to make sure those images foster awareness, understanding and respect.
Provides a voice for the many non-religious in the lesbian and gay community in the United Kingdom and elsewhere and promotes a rational humanist approach to homosexuality and to lesbian, gay and bisexual rights as human rights.
Works to ensure 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.
GLNH is a non-profit organization which provides nationwide toll-free peer-counseling, information and referrals for the glbt community. GLNH is open Monday through Friday 4pm-midnight and Saturday noon-5pm EST.
At the federal level, lesbians and gay men are still not treated the same as heterosexuals. Whilst most states have adopted legislation that recognises same-sex de facto relationships as the same as heterosexual de facto relationships, no such legislation exists at a federal level. The lack of legal recognition has a real and daily impact on the lives of thousands of gay and lesbian Australians. In the federal legislative areas of superannuation, insurance, social security, immigration and taxation, the status of "spouse" is defined as heterosexual only, excluding same-sex couples from the rights and obligations held by heterosexual couples.
A series of Web pages that address the health concerns of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people
Collects, preserves, and interprets the history of GLBT people and the communities that support them. We sponsor exhibits and programs on an on-going basis.
This website is provided by the Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association, an international organization dedicated to the teachings of Lord Caitanya, the importance of all-inclusiveness within His mission, and the Vedic concept of a natural third gender. Its purpose is to educate Vaishnavas, Hindus and the public in general about the "third sex" as described in Vedic literatures. This knowledge will help to correct many of the common misconceptions that people hold today concerning third-gender people (gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, the intersexed, etc.).
Dedicated to providing a voice to the movement to achieve equality in America's armed forces so that patriotic American volunteers may serve our nation openly and in pride regardless of sexual orientation.
Stonewall Communities’http://www.stonewallcommunities.com/ mission is to better understand and advocate for the needs of older lesbians, gay men, and their friends. We do this by creating a range of options and developing inclusive residential communities.
Listings of accommodations, bars, services and professionals in New England.
Ways for gay youth to get politically active. From Youthresource.com
This is a website about ultimate meaning. It is for gays and lesbians who desire to grow in their faith.
Provides a valuable role in the gay community by encouraging shifts in our culture, personal awareness, and social/political progress. We are in search of an Editor-in-Chief to take over responsibilities for maintaining the blog, managing a team of volunteer contributors, setting editorial policy, and contributing to the blog regularly as a writer.
Gay youth ask questions, and get answer, on this site.
One of the leaders in bringing the gay & lesbian Internet to you! A fun and irreverent look at what's cool and what's new on the Gay & Lesbian Internet! Bringing you stories that help you to find gay & lesbian sites and resources online, each issue focuses on key topics of interest, including Dating, Shopping, Vacation Travel and much more.
In addition, we have features for businesses large and small focusing on how to best maximize the Internet for your online success. We also bring you stories on what's new and hip in today's fast-paced computer technology.
Activism resources for gay youth, from YouthShakers.com
Site devoted to helping stop discrimination against gay youth.
Email lists exclusively for gay youth.
A database of gay youth groups in Germany. In German.
This web site provides tools for you to reach out to your neighbors, schools, employers, and elected officials and help them understand that fairness for LGBT people is the right thing for America. There is also information on how to protect your relationship and family and how to share your experiences to illustrate the real harm of discrimination. The information, helpful hints, step-by-step instructions, and resources can be used right now to protect LGBT people and our rights.
The glbtq encyclopedia was founded with a single objective in mind: to serve as the most comprehensive, accessible, and authoritative encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (glbtq) culture.
The GLBT HAP is a collaborative, community-based program fostering the development and implementation of comprehensive, culturally appropriate, high quality health promotion policies and health care services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their families.
A non-profit, tax-exempt organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and those questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity. We are an outgrowth of the Gay & Lesbian National Hotline, which began in 1996 and now is a primary program of the GLBT National Help Center.
GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, now in its 10th year, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students.
Much more than a gay 'netflix'-type dvd rental service. It's a reach into the future of LGBT filmmaking and distribution and represents a new way to support the filmmakers who do the hard work in bringing the truth about LGBT people to your television screen.
Registered as a web domain on April 17, 1998. The owner of the domain registered it out of disgust for Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church's website: godhatesfags.com.
A fact sheet from England's Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays on how to tell your family and friends that you're gay.
Here I discuss human rights, with links to helpful information like the 'Bill or Rights', 'United States Constitution', 'United Nations Agreement on Human Rights', The Universal Declaration of Human Rights', Gay Rights and more.
The Human Rights Campaign, the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender advocacy organization, envisions an America where GLBT 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 close to 600,000 members — all committed to making this vision of equality a reality.
Resources for questioning kids, from Youth.org.
(formerly Lesbian Gay Immigration Rights Task Force LGIRTF)
Immigration Equality is a national, grass-roots organization that fights for equality under U.S. immigration law for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and HIV-positive individuals.
Outreach to gay youth in the wonderful state of Indiana.
Printed interviews provided by Young Gay America.com, with kids in the closet, and solicits your interview via email as well. Some really moving stuff here.
A description of the issues facing lgbt youth, from the NGLTF.
Queer political issues, as well as other musings and rants by the founder of Acton Equality.
A good online Web log created by young gay Justin, detailing his life.
Resources on lesbian and gay issues with special emphasis on higher education. Includes art, biography, business, dance, drama, education, fashion, film, government, history, law, literature, media, music, photography, poetry, popular culture, psychology, science, sociology, sports, theatre, and other related topics.
A non-profit, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender agency dedicated to reducing homophobia, inequality, hate crimes, and discrimination by encouraging self-acceptance, cooperation, and non-violence. Our mission is to create social change and achieve full civil rights, dignity, and self-respect for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered individuals through education, youth advocacy, anti-violence efforts, and fighting discrimination of all forms, to achieve full participation in society of persons belonging to a sexual minority.
A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
Yahoo's Club for Latino and Latina youth.
The Lesbian Health Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco, seeks to enhance clinical practice and inform policy about the health care needs of and delivery of services to lesbians, bisexual women, and transgendered individuals.
For the first time ever, a federal appeals court is weighing the constitutionality of banning gay adoption. On behalf of three families, the ACLU is challenging a Florida law that prohibits all gay people from adopting children. Steven Lofton and his partner Roger Croteau are raising five children, including three Florida foster children whom they want to adopt. Doug Houghton has raised a 10-year-old boy for six years but wants to adopt him to make their relationship more secure. And Wayne Smith and Dan Skahen have taken care of several foster children, but would also adopt if it weren't for the ban.
A volunteer-based coalition of eldercare professionals, advocates, and ordinary citizens. They advocate for changes in laws and policies, including an end to the exclusion of same-gender couples from civil marriage. The Project also provides training and assistance to fair-minded aging service providers throughout the state, and offers a framework for lgbt seniors and their friends and family who want to speak out for themselves.
For the first time ever, Gay America has a home on television where we can go to see ourselves. On Logo you will see more than 200 lesbian and gay films, an ongoing documentary series, newscasts tailored for a gay and lesbian audience and quality original shows and specials. Programming that reflects our lives. Programming that tells our stories.
Gay Days began in 1991 as Gay Day in the Magic Kingdom, a single designated day when the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and supportive community is encouraged to "Wear Red and Be Seen" while visiting the world’s most popular theme park.
Massachusetts made history when the Gay and Lesbian Student Rights Law was signed by Governor William F. Weld on
December 10, 1993. Massachusetts became the only state in the country to have full support for gay students through its governor, who created the nation's first Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth, and through the state legislature, which voted overwhelmingly in favor of the law.
The law prohibits discrimination in public schools on the basis of sexual orientation. Gay students are guaranteed redress when they suffer name-calling, threats of violence, and unfair treatment in school. A student suffering from harassment can go to the principal, school board, and school administration and expect intervention and protection. Gay students have the legal right to full participation in all school courses, clubs, and activities.
Believed to be Murdered for being Gay
New information and resources on gay and lesbian health, from the National Institutes of Health
(MEA), a grassroots voice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender service members, veterans and
their allies!
An excellent resource page from Bidstrup.com - includes lots of info and links for parents who find out they're kids are gay and aren't sure what to do next. Links to info on homosexuality, religion, etc.
Online youth resources for women of color.
A membership organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse and other addictions in lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender communities.
A national, lesbian-feminist, non-profit law firm with headquarters in San Francisco. Winning legal protections for LGBT families in all their diverse forms is, and has always been, NCLR's top priority. We achieve this through impact litigation, public policy advocacy, public education, direct legal services, and collaboration with other social justice organizations and activists. As part of a broader social justice movement, NCLR advances the legal and human rights of lesbians, gay men, and bisexual and transgender individuals across the United States.
A committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy that focuses on research, policy, education and training.
NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students who work within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members.
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
The National Stonewall Democrats is a grassroots network connecting LGBT Democratic activists from Seattle, Washington to Austin, Texas to Little Rock, Arkansas to Atlanta, Georgia. With more than 90 chapters across the country, Stonewall is a grassroots force for social change within our movement and within our party. Our members do the hard work of calling voters, putting together campaign mailings, going door-to-door for our fair-minded candidates and having tough conversations with Democratic party officials about why our families need and deserve more support from our party and its elected officials.
Gay News and Commentary.
Founded in 1973, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation (the Task Force) was the first national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization and remains the movement's leading voice for freedom, justice and equality. We work to build the grassroots political strength of our community by training state and local activists and leaders, working to strengthen the infrastructure of state and local allies, and organizing broad-based campaigns to build public support for complete equality for LGBT people.
Oasis is a magazine for and by gay youth.
A network of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered musicians and supporters. Performers, composers, lyricists, producers, recording artists, activists, promoters, press/media and even non-musicians who believe in LGBT music have joined Outmusic over the years. Founded in 1990 when a group of musicians met in an East Village apartment to share music and experiences. This became the open mics, which are still held monthly in New York.
Web site of the National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth. Resources for gay youth.
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 14 Regional Directors
"Supports the diverse community of committed gay and lesbian partners through a variety of media. The Web site contains more than 400 essays, surveys, legal articles and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies, domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration." The so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” (DoMA), enacted in 1996, denies recognition of legal marriages between same-sex partners. It codifies a second-class status. The law itself does two things: First, it prevents the federal system from recognizing any status “between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage” Second, it defines the words “marriage” as “only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife,” and the word “spouse” as “a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife.”
Gay & Human Rights Campaigns
The Web's Best Online Legal Documents
The Gay and Lesbian Lifestyle Quarterly and Business Directory for Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Gay guides and directory of organisations, bars, clubs, and services by region.
The Pink Pages is a guide to the Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay Friendly groups, businesses around the world.
The Pink Pages is Toronto's Gay & Lesbian Community & Business Resource both in Print & on the Web.
A leading global online media company offering consumer services, news and entertainment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The company serves the worldwide LGBT audience through a comprehensive group of branded businesses featuring diverse chat, news, entertainment, travel, dating, personal finance, career, shopping and community services at Gay.com, PlanetOut.com, Kleptomaniac.com and OUT&ABOUT Travel.
The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Pride Source Media Group is Michigan’s largest publishing company that specifically targets the emerging LGBT community.
National Pride At Work is affiliated as the newest constituency group of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations.) 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.
Offers lots of gay youth services in western Massachusetts, including pizza nights, a 24-hour advisor on call, and other such things.
A database published by OutProud, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. With over 5,000 entries, it's the largest collection of queer resources in the nation, and includes information on community centers, support organizations, PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians And Gays) chapters, queer youth groups, and more. These can be great places to meet friends, get questions answered, or find support.
An online gay/lesbian/bisexual information center
Represents the queer voice of the gay liberation movement. We advocate for equality for all LGBTQIP...etc. people. We actively speak out against racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of injustice. We will get our silenced opinions heard in the mainstream media and gay media through demonstrations and campaigns.
Family friendly vacations, designed especially for the gay and lesbian community
A Grassroots Campaign designed to educate the LGBT community about Estate Planning and to encourage you to put your wishes in writing before it is too late!A Movement to encourage political activism and to discourage political apathy by showing the causal connection between our status as second-class citizens and our community's reluctance to get involved in the political process.
The Rainbow History Project formed November 4, 2000 in a meeting at the CyberStop Cafe on 17th Street NW (tolerant home of many of our meetings and oral history tapings!) following a notice in the Washington Blade. The notice came out of frustration at trying to identify archives and sources of information on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered history in metropolitan Washington DC.
Excellent collection of gay youth resources on the Web.
RWF has established a fund for donations to help the survivors. We are responding with food aid -- donations through RWF will go to America's Second Harvest (ASH), the nation's food bank network. Your donations will be used to provide meals and groceries, transport food to survivors, and secure additional warehouse space to assist food banks in resuming and maintaining operations.
OutProud has a REALLY big online pamphlet with lots of info you should consider before coming out to your parents.
A collection of anti-gay speech from the religious right. Is it hate speech? You decide.
International Conference on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Rights. Montreal 2006
The mission of The Safe Schools Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership in Support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth is to help schools - at home and all over the world become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
A social service organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the senior gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. It is committed to providing high quality, life enriching programs and services in an intergenerational environment that values age, gender, racial, religious, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity. SAGE is further committed to fostering a greater understanding of aging, to promoting positive images of life in the later years, and to supporting and advocating for the rights of senior gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in both the gay and straight communities.
Scouting For All, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is to advocate on behalf of its members and supporters for the restoration of the traditionally unbiased values of Scouting as expressed and embodied in the Scout Oath & the Scout Law, and to influence the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to serve and include as participating members ALL youth and adult leaders, regardless of their spiritual belief, gender, or sexual orientation.
The nation’s sole legal aid and advocacy organization assisting military members harmed by 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,' unveiled a five-year strategic plan to repeal the military’s gay ban through grassroots organizing, stepped up efforts to educate the public and key decision makers and increased policy advocacy. The plan coincides with the 10th anniversary of 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,' and is SLDN’s first public blueprint of its strategy for lifting the ban.
A guide to LGBT health resources and organizations on the Internet from the Health Sciences Library System at the University of Pittsburgh.
The Number 1 fan site for America's only 24/7 GLBT radio station Sirius OutQ Channel #106. Our discussion forums are
open 24 hours a day.
The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance.
Their goal is to end this intra-community prejudice, discrimination, and separatism. Sure we all have our preferences, however we should all be able to work together, and allow others in our community who are different from ourselves the right to express themselves without ridicule. After all, isn't that what we all want for ourselves?
New Laws and School Programs Aim to Stop Kids from Hurting Kids.
Across the nation and in our own back yard, religious extremists are attempting to impose their beliefs on all of our children, and to dictate what our children learn about themselves, their bodies, and about the people around them.
Information for youth about AIDS and HIV
Believed to be Murdered for being Transgendered.
Truth Wins Out is a non-profit organization that counters right-wing
propaganda, exposes the "ex-gay" myth and educates America about gay
life. For more information, visit
Gay.com's UK gay youth site, with coming out stories, bulletin boards, and other resources.
Family friendly vacations, designed especially for the gay and lesbian community
Connecting sites by and for the lesbian, gay, bi, & trans Hindu community.
On Tuesday May 18, 2004 the following Ad appears in Gay Chicago, Chicago Free Press and Windy City Times. As word spread additional individuals, businesses and organizations expressed interest in getting this message to a larger group of consumers and adding their names in support of this important statement. This website was created to accomplish that goal.
The award-winning personal homepage of Darrell Grizzle, a large but friendly Grateful Bear. Explorations in Creation, Spirituality, poetry, healing, nonviolent activism, interfaith dialogue, Queer Spirituality, and more.
Back in May, Chicago LGBTI businesses and community members came together to remind us that it is our right not to purchase products whose profits are used against us. Their ad has breathed new life into a long-standing boycott of Coors Companies.
A new way of looking at the world. We don't believe "non-straight" people are minorities at all; we believe we're gifted, in a way. And we also really don't like stereotypes that try to pigeon-hole people who like to sleep with, or have relationships, with members of the same sex or gender. We come from a background in empowerment for lesbians, gay boys, queer girls, straight dudes, trannies, "label-free", and everybody else.
Resources for young gay and bisexual men, from youthresource.com
Another German gay youth site. In German.
Telephone help line for gay and questioning youth, from LYRIC.
Another online gay youth community.
National Hotlines
AIDS: 1-800-342-2437
