National and Statewide LGBT organizations

In order to be effective advocates, we need to be knowledgeable about the state of LGBT civil rights in our country and around the world. Below is a short of list of organizations who we believe can provide you with accurate and pertinent information regarding LGBT issues in our country. Many of these organizations also have actions in which you can take part in; we encourage you to explore and participate – remember, every action counts!

• American Civil Liberties Union
• Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
• Campus Pride
• Equality Federation
• Family Equality Council
• Freedom to Marry
• Gay Weddings.com
• Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
• Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD)
• Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
• Lambda Legal
• Marriage Equality USA (ME USA)
• Out Youth Austin
• Parents, Family and Friends of Gays & Lesbians (PFLAG)
• Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN)
• Soulforce
• Straight into Gay America
• The Gay & Lesbian Task Force
• The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
• Pride and Equity Faculty and Staff Association (PEFSA)

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