Take Action for Civil Rights
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – The ACLU is often at the forefront in protecting people from LGBT civil rights violations; the ACLU has been especially helpful in protecting the rights of LGBT students. Visit http://www.aclu.org/lbgt/index.html
Amnesty International USA – Amnesty International has been invaluable in bringing attention to the human rights abuses perpetrated on LGBT individuals both abroad and even in the United States. Visit http://www.amnestyusa.org/outfront/index.do
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) – GLAAD is at the forefront of sensitizing all of us to the rampant homophobia and insulting stereotypes present in our national media. http://www.glaad.org/
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) - GLSEN is the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids feel safe in schools. http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html
Human Rights Commission (HRC) – is a wonderful national non-profit organization that works toward equal rights for our LGBT family members and friends. If you’re interested in learning what companies treat your loved ones fairly, and which don’t, visit http://www.hrc.org/
Marriage Equality Rhode Island (MERI) – MERI is a grassroots organization in Rhode Island that works tirelessly for marriage rights for same-gender couples. Visit http://www.marriageequalityri.org/
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force - http://www.thetaskforce.org/aboutus/index.cfm
Options Magazine - Rhode Island LGBT Community Newsmagazine http://www.optionsri.org/
PFLAG National – Straight for Equality Campaign – http://www.pflag.org/
Why Marriage Matters, By Evan Wolfson
Very informative book on the subject of gay marriage.
Why Marriage, By George Chauncy
The is book contains an excellent history on the civil rights history for LGBT people. It shows how the movement toward gay marriage results from generations of change within marriage itself as well as the decades of struggles over gay rights.
