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Advocates for Youth "champions efforts to help people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health" and includes a site specifically for GLBTQ youth

COLAGE - Children of Lesbians & Gays Everywhere "the only national and international organization in the world specifically supporting young people with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender parents."

Gay and Lesbian Alumni organization for the five Service Academies to provide support for gay, lesbian, and bisexual alumni of West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy

Gay & Lesbian Medical Association Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, supporting competent treatment and non-discriminatory access to health care. HQ in San Francisco, now an international organization, developing an online referral base

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline offering anonymous and toll-free information, referrals and peer-counseling 888-THE-GLNH (843-4564)

Gay and Lesbian Parenting summary of research from the American Psychological Association

INqUEERY addressing LGBT issues on high school and college campuses

Military Community Services Network seeks "to increase the impact of non-profit organizations that provide social services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered military service members, their partners and families."

out Proud - be Yourself National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth... inviting you to take advantage of a wide range of resources available for youth and educators

The Point Foundation "a scholarship lifeline for LGBT students... opportunities for exceptional students, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity... We pay particular attention to those students who have lost the financial and social support of their families and/or communities as a result of revealing their sexual orientation or gender identity."

RainbowVision Properties communities for the "second 50 years" in Santa Fe and Palm Springs 877-795-7555

SimplyHired.com job and employment search engine that allows you filter for companies with policies that protect gays and lesbians from discrimination

Straight Guide to GLBT Americans produced by the Human Rights Campaign in conjunction with PFLAG in celebration of the 2006 National Coming Out Day

Transgender, Gender Expression and Identity Issues resource listing from HRC.org with state-specific information on changing birth certificates, your legal name, and your driver's license and social security card

Welcoming Resources an non-demoninational effort of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force with impressive listings of faith-based resources and organizations. Some site organization issues to be worked on.

Youth Resource.com "for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people 13 to 24 years old, takes a holistic approach to sexual health by offering support, community, resources, and peer-to-peer education about issues of concern to GLBTQ young people."

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Advocates for Youth “champions efforts to help people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health” and includes sites specifically for GLBTQ youth, parents, professionals and policy makers

Amer. Assoc. of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists promoting an understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior as an interdisciplinary professional organization

American Civil Liberties Union defends the bill of rights as it pertains to lesbian and gay people

Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists web site with information on referrals and therapy

Beyond Ex-Gay "an on-line community and resource for those of us who have survived ex-gay experiences. So often healing comes through community and through sharing our stories and experiences with each other." Stories, Q&A pages, resources.

Center for Gay & Lesbian Studies the first and only university-based research center in the United States dedicated to the study of historical, cultural, and political issues of vital concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and communities.

Families Joined by Love.com "books, resources and community for LGBT families" with an extensive listing of pertinent books and magazines

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) “dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation”

Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) creates safe schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

GLBTQ Encyclopedia an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture. An outstanding catalog of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer artists, politicians and personalities

Growing Generations surrogacy and egg donation firm dedicated to serving the gay and lesbian community, owned by gay and lesbian parents who have created their families through surrogacy, egg donation, and assisted reproduction

Human Rights Campaign represents an outstanding organization with a comprehensive site. The largest national lesbian and gay political organization with members throughout the country, effectively lobbying Congress, providing campaign support and educating the public

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgendered, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work

Lesbian.org promoting lesbian visibility on the internet with links to partially sponsored web sites

Lesbian and Gay Aging Issues Network raising awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services

Levinson including coverage and commentary on gay and lesbian community issues

Log Cabin Republicans are the gay contingent within the Republican party

National Center for Lesbian Rights a national legal resource center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and public education

National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education works to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) the national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, with the vision and commitment to building a powerful political movement

National Pediatric AIDS Network a voluminous resource for information on HIS/AIDS from preconception through adolescence. Includes a free National HIV/AIDS Treatment Infoline to help sort through issues

National Stonewall Democrats "Working through the Democratic Party to advance the rights of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity."

PFLAG - national office Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and almost 500 affiliates in the United States

Philatelic Gay & Lesbian Collection "portrays prominent persons, gay, lesbian or bisexual, who have either been honored on postage stamps or other philatelic materials."

POZ — Fact Sheets "printable/downloadable one-page topical reference sheets" on HIV topics including Access to Care, Treatment Info, Women and HIV, and Labwork

POZ — Women's Place news, special reports, treatment issues, and community forums and blogs

Queer History Links a collection of links to sites for gay and lesbian history, organized by periods, regions, orientation, race, etc.

QueerTheory.com provides online resources integrated with visual and textual resources in Queer Culture, Queer Theory, Queer Studies, Gender Studies and related fields — all linked to amazon.com's library

RainbowVision Properties communities for the "second 50 years" in Santa Fe and Palm Springs 877-795-7555

Rainbow Law provides online resources and links to protect queer relationships and rights

Service Members Legal Defense Network blog with up-to-date news and information on efforts to topple the gay ban

Sexual Orientation and Youth "Just the Facts," A primer for Principals, Educators and School Personnel, comprehensive and information site from the American Psychological Association

Smart Brief sign up to "Stay Connected" with the Gay & Lesbian SmartBrief, a twice weekly email news summary

OutSports.com with links to athletes, events, news and friends

Stonewall Society works to end prejudice, discrimination, and separatism within the GLBTQ community

Straight Guide to GLBT Americans produced by the Human Rights Campaign in conjunction with PFLAG in celebration of the 2006 National Coming Out Day

Sylvia Rivera Law Project "SRLP works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination or violence." News and legal resources with a focus on trans issues.

tweaker.org fine, non-judgmental site on crystal meth and HIV and STDs. Launched from the Castro in San Francisco

Talking with kids about Sexual Orientation and Prejudice from the National Mental Health Association. Questions, answers and reference booklets

University LGBT/Queer Programs in the USA & Canada an accumulation of links to Lesbian/Gay/Bi/Transgender/Queer study programs in universities, listed by state and by province