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I have created this page so as to help
educate any gay youth, their friends, family or just the curious who
may drop by my site. Our world, culture and society are growing
and changing everyday, and there is no reason that anyone has to feel
alone in this world, unless they want to. Looking back to the
not so distant future, I sure wish that I had known that some of these
resources were available to me. They may have helped me with some
of the trials and tribulations I
had to go through, instead of having to do it on my own. If
you would like to recommend another site, please drop
me a line.
Carpe Diem! Seize the Day - Remember,
be yourself. It's life, not a lifestyle! ~Penz
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The
Human Rights Campaign, the largest national lesbian and gay
political organization, envisions an America where lesbian and
gay people are ensured of their basic equal rights -- and can
be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
HRC has more than 200,000 members, both gay and non-gay -- all
committed to making this vision a reality.
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Parents,
Family and Friends of Gay and Lesbians
Founded in 1981, PFLAG has become one of the most respected and
effective grassroots organizations in the United States. Today,
PFLAG represents more than 69,000 families - and speaks for countless
others - concerned about society's attitudes toward their gay, lesbian
and bisexual loved ones. At the same time it offers opportunities
for dialogue about sexual orientation, PFLAG works tirelessly to
change public policies and affect attitudes in order to create a
tolerant, healthy society that is respectful of diversity.
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Scouting
for All is a group of youth and adults from various walks of
life who are committed to getting the BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA's discriminatory
policy of excluding gay youth and adults from participating in the
scouting program CHANGED. |
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The American
Civil Liberties Union is the nation's foremost advocate of individual
rights -- litigating, legislating, and educating the public on a
broad array of issues affecting individual freedom in the United
States. |
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A tribute by a mother
to her gay son Bill Clayton who committed suicide after being the victim of a
brutal hate crime. This site honors her son and gives anyone
who reads the story a ray of hope...
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A popular publication
aimed at young gay men. Called a cross between Details and Wired,
XY is sold at all major bookstores
nationwide |
SMYAL |
The Sexual Minority
Youth Assistance League is a youth service agency serving
the Washington, DC metro area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia.
It is our mission to support and enhance the self esteem of sexual
minority youth-any youth (13-21) who is lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, or who may be questioning their sexuality-and to increase
public awareness and understanding of their issues. |
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