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Independent Gay Forum
The Independent Gay Forum has been created by a group of gay writers, academics, attorneys, and activists who feel dissatisfied with the current level of discussion of gay-related issues.
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A Marine Home Page
A site for Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Marines and USMC fans of all ages and orientations.
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Lambda Resorts
Premier on-line web site listing over 2,600 gay & lesbian owned/friendly lodging accommodations throughout the USA. Features include free access, search capabilities, travel guides, maps and links to travel services.
 
Ocean Voyager Cruises and Tours
We are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service & quality in planning your gay cruise vacation. Our escorted groups sail on a variety of well-known cruise lines to stimulating destinations throughout the year.
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Amnesty International
Amnesty International's is the securing of civil rights for all individuals. Their special focus is oppressed individuals in other countries, but they have added sexual orientation to their list of rights to be secured.
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Gay Financial Network (GFN)
With the single mission and unwavering commitment of building a strong financial community for all Gay and Lesbian Americans and of delivering the finest in products and services, GFN will distinguish itself from other larger financial institutions that try to be all things to all people.
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The International Museum of Gay and Lesbian History will be world's first popular museum created to introduce visitors to the heritage of what we now know as gay and lesbian life and culture.
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Lesbian Links
Internet links just for Lesbians.
 
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The Chicagowest site is an ever-growing Internet resource for some of the best Chicago and West Suburban sites available on the World Wide Web. This week it's my pleasure announce your site as one of Chicagowest's newest Net Links.
Pen Search Worldwide Gay/Lesbian Correspondence Organization
With over 1500 members in 90+ countries, Pen Search is your first choice for contacting new friends.
 
PlanetOut
A worldwide online community of gay, lesbian, and trans people.
Queer America
Searchable national database of LesBiGay resources with over 3,700 entries.
QRD - Queer Resources Directory
One of the most comprehensive indexes to LesBiGay Internet resources.
Rainbow Query
A searchable database of the queer Net.
 
YAHOO's Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals Index
The popular index's section on LesBiGay resources, arranged in sub-categories.
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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
The mission of the ACLU is to assure that the Bill of Rights -- amendments to the Constitution that guard against unwarranted governmental control -- are preserved for each new generation.
 
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Blithe House Quarterly
A site for gay short fiction.
 
Kyle's Bed and Breakfastnew.gif (898 bytes)
Comic strip about a gay B&B in the suburbs, featuring a fun cast of hunky gay guys. Has appeared in GENRE magazine. View episodes & meet the cast.
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Twelve Truths Discussion
The Journals—A Message from the Council of Ancients is a rich and compelling work of fiction with deeper messages at its core. It contains many messages, many truisms.
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Datalounge
Get the latest news, take a survey, or meet that someone special.
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Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
GLAAD is a national organization that promotes fair, accurate and inclusive representation as a means of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.
 
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is the largest
national organization that brings together teachers, parents, students, and
concerned citizens to work together to end homophobia in our schools. Over a third of GLSEN members are non-gay, and an equal number work outside of schools.
GayVote
It's never been more important for lesbians & gays, their friends, their families and their
political allies to vote! Attacks on the lesbian/gay community have enlivened conservatives, and the Presidential scandal in Washington threatens to keep disillusioned voters at home.
Use this site to make an informed vote. Use this site to get your friends to vote. With your help the 1998 elections can be a victory for lesbians, gays, and all of America!
 
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
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.
 
National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce (NGLTF)
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is a leading progressive civil rights organization that has supported grassroots organizing and advocacy since 1973.
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Youth Resource
Youth Resource is a project of Advocates for Youth.
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