OTHER RESOURCES
OutFront Minnesota
"The leading organization in Minnesota Advocating for Gay, Lesbain, Bisexual and
Transgender Citizens. OutFront Minnesota works towards the elimination of
Heterosexism and Homophobia by working for STRONG Civil Rights SAFE Communities, Workplaces and Schools
STABLE Families SELF-RELIANT GLBT Individuals"--from OutFront's website.
Prairie OASOS
"Prairie Open and Affirming Sexual Orientation Support. For gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender,
questioning people living in prairie-rural Minnesota or North Dakota."--from Prairie OASOS's website.
Equality North Dakota
"END is a statewide gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights organization. Our purposes
include: Organizing and building strong, cohesive, affirming communities for GLBT North Dakotans;
Educating GLBT North Dakotans and their allies about our strengths, our communities, and the
barriers which we face to full and free participation in our society; Lobbying state
decision-makers to pass legislation that guarantees equal treatment for GLBT North Dakotans;
and Working to remove all barriers to equal and fair treatment of GLBT North Dakotans."--from
END's flyer.
PFund
"PFund is a catalyst in building communities in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest where gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are celebrated and live free from discrimination, violence, invisibilty and isolation."--from PFund's website.
Gay/Lesbian Community Services
"G.L.C.S was formed in 1980 to provide:
1. A focal point for support and communication for gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons
2. Education on issues related to sexual orientation for the larger Rochester community"--from GLCS's website.
South Dakota Gay Pride
"The purpose of this site is to keep you informed on upcoming events at the Sioux Falls Pride Celebration for 2001. Our theme is Pride On The Prairie. There is a whole new set of people who make up the Pride on the Prarie board so there should be lots of new and exciting idea floating around for how to make this year's Pride even better than last year's!! The board is made up of representatives from each of the Sioux Falls GLBT organizations and churches."--from South Dakota Gay Pride's website.
Gay Grand Forks
"This site is work in progress."--from Gay Grand Forks's website.
BiNet USA
"The Mission of BiNet USA is to collect and distribute information regarding Bisexuality; to facilitate the development of Bisexual community and visibility; to work for the equal rights and liberation of Bisexuals and all oppressed peoples; and to eradicate all forms of oppression inside and outside the Bisexual community. We are committed to being affirmatively inclusive of a multicultural constituency and political agenda. "--from BiNet USA's website.
Assault on Gay America
"Why have gays like Gaither and Matthew Shepard become the target of such brutality? What is the source of this kind of hatred? 'Assault on Gay America' explores whether there are possible links between the forces that drove Billy Jack's killers and the forces that fuel homophobia in the general law-abiding public."--from their website.
Rainbow Query
"The largest, most complete GLBT* search on the Internet!"--from Rainbow Query's website.
Queer Resources Directory
"The Queer Resources Directory contains 23628 files about everything queer..."--from QRD's
website.
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
"The Gay & Lesbian National Hotline is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to
meeting the needs of the gay and lesbian community by offering free and totally anonymous
information, referrals and peer-counseling."--from GLNH's website.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
"Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund is a national organization committed to achieving
full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS
through impact litigation, education, and public policy work."--from LLDEF's website.
Family Pride
"Supporting and protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered parents and their families."--from Family
Pride's website.
Freedom To Marry
"A nationwide coalition committed to winning and keeping the freedom to marry for
same-gender couples."--from FTM's website.
Straight Spouse Network
"Welcome to the Straight Spouse Network (SSN), formerly Straight Spouse Support Network. SSN is an international support network of heterosexual spouses and partners, current or former, of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender mates. Members provide confidential personal support and resource information to spouses and partners nationwide and abroad. SSN is the only support network of its kind in the world."--from SSN's website.
National Black Lesbian And Gay Leadership Forum
"The National Black Lesbian And Gay Leadership Forum's mission is simple - to advocate
on behalf of the millions of Black lesbigaytrans people in this country, to educate
ourselves, our Black straight community and our white gay and straight allies about the
contributions of gay and lesbian African Americans, and to organize on behalf of
ourselves and our community. More specifically, the Forum is helping develop a pool of
Black queer leaders and community activists by creating a network of interaction and
information sharing, and providing new and accurate images of who we area as a community.
Working with existing Black institutions such as the church, the civil rights establishment,
and community based organizations, we hope to introduce the overall Black community to
the real lives of Black lesbians and gay men and to educate both the Black heterosexual
community and the non-Black queer population about who we are and what we have to
contribute."--from NBLGLF's website.
National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Organization
"LLEGÓ, The National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Organization, is the
national nonprofit organization representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
(LGBT) Latinas/os. LLEGÓ's purpose is the organization of LGBT Latina/o communities from
grassroots to national levels through mobilization and networking in a culturally sensitive
environment in order to overcome social, health and political barriers faced due to sexual
orientation and ethnicity status. LLEGÓ seeks to advance community and individual
self-determination and empowerment among Latina/o LGBT individuals; to develop and obtain
access to culturally appropriate health and wellness services; and facilitate the development
of cultural, political and community resources that address their needs. LLEGÓ also works
within the mainstream Latino/Hispanic community in addressing deep-rooted homophobia and
sexism through culturally and linguistically appropriate technical assistance and training
designed to sensitize that community. LLEGÓ’s mission and programs are designed to address
both the social and cultural barriers facing Latina/o LGBT individuals, as well as to
develop and improve the infrastructures of existing and newly-formed agencies that seek
to serve this population."--from LLEGO's website.
Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society
"We are the Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society (GLAS), an international
organization established in 1988 in the US with worldwide chapters. As our name suggests, we serve as a
networking organization for Gay and Lesbians of Arab descent or those living in Arab countries. We
aim to promote positive images of Gays and Lesbians in Arab communities worldwide. We also provide
a support network for our members while fighting for our human rights wherever they are oppressed.
We are part of the global Gay and Lesbian movement seeking an end to injustice and discrimination
based on sexual orientation."--from GLAS's website.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
"The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is a leading progressive civil rights
organization that has supported grassroots organizing and advocacy since 1973. Since its
inception, NGLTF has been at the forefront of every major initiative for lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender rights. In all its efforts, NGLTF helps to strengthen the gay
and lesbian movement at the state and local level while connecting these activities to a
national vision of change. "--from NGLTF's website.
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
"GLAAD is a national organization dedicated to promoting fair, accurate and inclusive
representation of individuals and events in the media as a means of challenging discrimination
based on sexual orientation or identity."--from GLAAD's website.
Human Rights Campaign
"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 300,000 members, both gay and non-gay -- all committed to making this vision
a reality."--from HRC's website.
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
"IGLHRC's mission is to protect and advance the human rights of all people and communities
subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or
HIV status."--from IGLHRC's website.
Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
"The Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force, Inc. is a non-profit
organization addressing the widespread discriminatory impact of
immigration laws on the lives of lesbians, gay men and people with HIV
through education, outreach, advocacy and the maintenance of a nationwide
resource and support network."--from LGIRTF's website.
National Center for Lesbian Rights
"NCLR is the nation's legal 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. In addition, NCLR
provides representation and resources to gay men, and bisexual and transgendered individuals
on key issues that also significantly advance lesbian rights."--from NCLR's website.
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
"The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund is the only national organization whose sole mission
is to increase the number of outstanding openly gay and lesbian public servants. We help
level the playing field for good candidates, providing lesbian and gay Americans with a
greater degree of participation at the table of public policy."--from GLVF's website.
National Gay Lobby
"NationalGayLobby.Org (NGL) was founded in May of 1999 as a fully cyber political, social and
activist membership organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender U.S. Internet users
and others who support full equality for the American GLBT community."--from NGL's website.
PlanetOut
"The Number One Online Community of Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Trans People Worldwide"--from PlanetOut's website.
Gay.com
Online resource.
GAYBC
Online radio network.
The Advocate
"The Advocate is the newsmagazine of record for the gay and lesbian community. Our
authoritative national and international coverage of gay and lesbian issues has won the
prestigious "Editorial Excellence" Award in the news/weekly category for four years in a
row. In addition to news, issues contain features, columns, interviews, and arts and
entertainment coverage to keep you informed."--from The Advocate's website.
Out & About
"OUT & ABOUT ONLINE is the e-home of the OUT & ABOUT newsletter for seven years the most reliable source for gay
travel information. Wherever you’re going, there’s no better place on the web to find good information to guide
you."--from Out & About's website.
Gay Vote
Candidates and issues relevant to lbgt people are discussed.
A Different Light Bookstore
"Your Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Bookseller ...
... books, music, videos, magazines, information, enlightenment, and more for our communities."--from ADL's website.
The Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Resource Directory
"With your help, we will build a resource vital to our community and our success. Because it
really is important to keep our dollars within our community. So, when thinking about making
a purchase, hiring an expert, or planning a trip, please visit the Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual
Resource Directory to begin your search."--from GLBRD's website.
Twin Cities GLBT Life
"Providing Information on the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgendered Community of Minneapolis
and St.Paul"--from GLBT's website.
Queer America
"QueerAmerica is a database published by OutProud, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual and Transgender Youth. With over 4,000 entries, it's the largest collection of
lesbigay resources in the nation, and includes information on community centers, support
organizations, PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians And Gays) chapters, lesbigay
youth groups, and more. These can be great places to meet friends, get questions answered, or
find support."--from Queer America's website.
Millennium March on Washington
"The Millennium March on Washington (MMOW) is currently organizing the fourth national civil
rights march in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2000, to promote equal rights for all gay,
lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The Millennium March is committed to building
the most diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender organization in the country in order
to design and implement our community's most inclusive national march ever. Through an unwavering
commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Millennium March will both inspire and empower all
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals to work together to prepare our movement
for the next millennium and challenge our entire nation to join our campaign for equality."--from MMOW's website.
The Commercial Closet
"The World's Largest Collection of Gay Advertising"--from CC's website.

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