Advocacy/Coming Out
For our Allies and Advocates. Also for those facing the difficult issue of coming to terms with your sexuality to yourself, your friends, your family, your co-workers.
365 Gay.Com  [offsite link]
News and Issues concerning the Gay Lifestyle. Coming Out and Staying Out - A guide for gay and bisexual men [offsite link]
Coming out is different for every person. On this site, they have tried to answer some of the questions that we are regularly asked, although in reality, this guide is likely to prompt more questions than it answers, but they hope it will help you during this time. Coming Out Stories [offsite link]
Good place to read and understand the issues of coming out on an individual basis. Weīve all had to go through it. This is an excellent resource. Coming Out? [offsite link]
We arenīt about gay people, we arenīt about straight people. We are about people. Just People. When you see the phrase: Itīs all about you, and them, think of it as a sarcastic bit of "Reverse-Reality". (Like I said, the best way to understand is to check the site out) Gay Social Websites Hurtful or helpful?
We see all these social websites out there in cyber land. Are they helpful or hurtful in connecting with others in the gay community? Gay/Lesbian Internet Directory [offsite link]
Gay/Lesbian Internet Directory GLAAD [offsite link]
GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. At GLAAD, we are in the business of changing peopleīs 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. Human Rights Campaign [offsite link]
HRC is a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. Hurrican Katrina and what you can do! 
Hurricane Katrina has devistated us. How can you help out GLBT and Others? Please Read on LAMBDA GLBT Community Services [offsite link]
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. Let Your Voice Be Heard
Do your part and let your voice be heard. WHat can you do to help solve the problems of inequity between the hetero world and the GLBTA community. MBLGTACC 2007 Alphabet Soup
The Midwest Bisexual Gay Lesbian Transgender Ally College Conference is the largest national college conference for GLBT students, staff, and people. Open letter to Anti-Gay persons
Ever wanted to say something to those who are so anti-gay? Well here is my chance. PFLAG
Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays Q [offsite link]
Q - Our World Our Way QueEry [offsite link]
Queery.com is one of the most popular gay and lesbian web portals in the Internet. In addition to bringing users the latest GLBT news on a daily basis, Queery.com is also the host of such unique features as Gay M.I.A (Missing in Action), Gay on this Day, Said OUT Loud, Madame Jessie Horoscopes, and the much talked about TV Gay Guide, which is featured on numerous web sites including the GLAAD web site, and was recently written about in the Orlando Sentinel. Servicemembers Legal Defense Network [offsite link]
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is a national, non-profit legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by "Donīt Ask, Donīt Tell" and related forms of intolerance. Stonewall and Gay Pride
The last Sunday in June is celebrated as Gay and Lesbian Pride Day, with many major cities holding
parades and celebrations. Learn more about the infamous Stonewall riot and how this holiday came
into being.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect. What does it mean to someone when we are gay? The Advocate [offsite link]
The award-winning national gay & lesbian newsmagazine Web site Unity - The New Feel Good Term
Unity... is it something to strive for, or run from? Is it a push button term, or a feel good term. Let's take a look at what it is, what it is not, and what we should do about it. Welcome from your new Editor
A welcome from your new Gay Lesbian Editor, Jason P. Ruel What does your label read?
Labels. You know what they are. Hes Gay. She is a Lesbian. Oh, that is a BISEXUAL! He is too fat. She is too thin. That is a Granola Dyke. He is Christian. She is a Jew. Why do we have these labels and why do we need them? Where The Bois Are [offsite link]
New York Magazine Article discussing why some young lesbians are going beyond feminist politics, beyond androgymy, to explore a new generation of sex roles. Why Bother Coming Out [offsite link]
Before coming out an individual must balance risks, consequences and potential outcome. In many circumstances the benefits of coming out may not outweigh the harm. Considering that coming out may damage a personīs career, family and friendships, doing so demands that one ask difficult questions before committing to change.
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