The National Center for Lesbian Rights advances the civil and human rights of LGBT people and their families through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education. They have a breadth of legal information, and you can search their full resources database by topic and by keyword.
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) was established in 1973, works to build the political power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community from the ground up by training activists, organizing broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation, and building the organizational capacity of the movement.
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
AVEN, the Asexual Visibility and Education Network, is both a online community for asexual people and a collection of resources on asexuality.
Soulfource, guided by the spirit of truth and empowered by the principles of relentless nonviolent resistance, works to end the religious and political oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people.
The Trevor Project operates crisis and suicide prevention helplines for LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Project also provides guidance and vital resources to parents and educators in order to foster safe, accepting and inclusive environments for all youth, at home and at school.
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
The GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network is a youth leadership organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources through peer support, leadership development, and training.
Transgender Websites
National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy. If you’re trans, make sure you know your rights.
Gender Spectrum offers services and resources for different topics related to gender sensitive and inclusive environments.
The Center offers support for trans and gender nonconforming people.
Explore frequently asked questions about transgender individuals and gender non-conformity via the following organizations:
