Links to online groups and resources

"Abigail Garner is a writer, speaker and activist who is dedicated to a future of equality for GLBT families and communities. She speaks from her own experience of having a gay dad who came out to her when she was five years old. Combining her own stories with those of other young people, Abigail brings a strong voice to a population of children from GLBT families that often seems invisible. Her non-fiction book, Families Like Mine: Children of Gay Parents Tell It Like It Is will be published by HarperCollins in April 2004."

" The international nonprofit organization by and for people with G/L/B/T/queer parents. Support group that fosters the growth of daughters and sons of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents of all racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds 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 of gay families".

" The mission of the Family Pride Coalition is to advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered parents and their families through mutual support, community collaboration, and public understanding.

To educate the public regarding the reality of our community's families. To secure civil rights for our families and relationships. To communicate our family values to our community and to the general public.

To support our community's families. To build and support local parenting groups, nationally and internationally. To provide the technical assistance and program support to local parenting groups, thereby reaching families at the local, grassroots level.

• Promote positive public policy for families of LGBT parents.
• Promote positive, accurate messages about our families.
• Empower LGBT parents through strengthening and creating local parenting groups.
• Provide information to LGBT parents to create, protect and enhance their families.
• Support underserved and isolated families of LGBT parents by building communities and affirming families at the local level.
• Create models for LGBT parents to work with schools, churches and other institutions to ensure the safety of their children. "

" Human Rights Campaign, Working for Lesbian, Gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights. "If you want the latest on national political issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, this is the place to be. It's here where you will learn what's happening and just how easy it is to take action.

The site offers many of the same resources that our staff uses to educate congressional leaders and the public on critical issues — ending workplace discrimination, combating hate crimes, fighting HIV/AIDS, protecting our families and working for better lesbian health. Most importantly, we've made it simple for your voice to be heard. Click on HRC's Action Center to send messages to your U.S. senators and representatives on the issues you care about. Another easy way to stay informed is to sign up here for our e-mail list to receive HRC news releases as developments occur."

"The Freedom To Marry Coalition of Massachusetts engages in grassroots education, advocacy, and lobbying in support of civil marriage rights for same-sex couples. We believe that marriage rights are not only essential to protect families formed by same-sex couples but we also believe that marriage is a central issue in the struggle for equality for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Only when we have the freedom to choose marriage will we be equal in the eyes of the law and society. We work with other groups in Massachusetts and are part of a growing number of groups and individuals across the nation committed to working for civil marriage rights for gays and lesbians. Individuals and groups are invited to join with us in our important work.'"

A national organization paying attention to homophobia in schools. Chapters are located throughout the country. Features special step-by-step directions for a starting Gay/Straight Alliance at your school.

Historical Timeline and landmark.

" Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, and their families and friends through: support, education, and advocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal rights. Find the chapter nearest you".