GLBT Resource Guide
September 2008
Table of Contents
Campus Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Classes ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Health ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Media ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Student Support ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Safe Zone................................................................................................................................................... 6
Community Centers ...................................................................................................................................... 7
GLBT Bars and Clubs...................................................................................................................................... 8
GLBT Friendly Clubs and Bars........................................................................................................................ 9
GLBT Friendly Bookstores ........................................................................................................................... 10
GLBT Coffee Shops ...................................................................................................................................... 11
GLBT Friendly Coffee Shops ........................................................................................................................ 11
Movie Theatres ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Videos.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
GLBT Pride Merchandise/Gifts .................................................................................................................... 13
GLBT Friendly Restaurants .......................................................................................................................... 13
AIDS/HIV...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Hotline..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Support ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Education ................................................................................................................................................ 17
HIV Testing Sites...................................................................................................................................... 17
Safer Sex...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Instructions for Safer Sex ........................................................................................................................ 18
Community Organizations .......................................................................................................................... 19
AIDS/HIV.................................................................................................................................................. 19
Education ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Equal Rights............................................................................................................................................. 20
Health Care ............................................................................................................................................. 20
People of Color........................................................................................................................................ 20
Scouting................................................................................................................................................... 21
National Organizations ............................................................................................................................... 21
Families ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Legal/Political Groups/Equal Rights ........................................................................................................ 21
Representation in the Media .................................................................................................................. 22
Education ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Youth ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Other Community Organizations ................................................................................................................ 23
Other Student Groups ................................................................................................................................. 23
Media .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Magazines/Newsletters .......................................................................................................................... 24
Radio ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
GLBT Friendly Churches in the Capital District Region ............................................................................... 25
Baptist ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Buddhist .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Catholic ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Christian (Non-Denominational) ............................................................................................................. 26
Community.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Episcopal ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Hindu ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Interfaith ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Lutheran .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Methodist................................................................................................................................................ 28
Presbyterian ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Synagogues ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Unitarian ................................................................................................................................................. 30
United Church of Christ........................................................................................................................... 30
Support Groups and Social Support ............................................................................................................ 31
General GLBT Support Groups ................................................................................................................ 31
AA Meetings ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Family and Friends Support Groups........................................................................................................ 33
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GLBT Resources for People of Color ........................................................................................................... 34
Local Resource ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Web Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Text Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Web Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Bisexual Resources .................................................................................................................................. 38
Communities of Color ............................................................................................................................. 38
Community.............................................................................................................................................. 38
Faith and Religion ................................................................................................................................... 38
Family Resource ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Intersex ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Magazines Online.................................................................................................................................... 38
Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................................................... 39
National Organizations ........................................................................................................................... 39
Special Outreach ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Transgender ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Youth Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 40
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Campus Resources
Classes
Classes dealing with GLBT issues – While there are no classes that deal exclusively with GLBT issues,
there are many classes that include a discussion of GLBT concerns. Below is a list of such classes that are
frequently offered:
PSYC-4340 Human Sexuality
PSYC-4630 AIDS: Paradise Lost
STSS-1210 Sociology
STSS-2400 Law, Values, and Public Policy
STSS-4140 Inequality in America
STSS-4560 Genders, Science, and Technology
Health
Counseling Center – 276-6479
To discuss GLBT issues with a trained counselor, contact the Rensselaer counseling center and set up an
appointment. You can request a safe zone trained counselor.
Health Center – 276-6287
The Health Center is a welcoming environment for GLBT Students. If you have general health care
questions, contact them for an appointment. You can request a safe zone trained doctor, physician’s
assistant or nurse.
H.I.V. Counseling – Health Center
For information on H.I.V. testing sites and prevention, contact the health center health educations.
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/health-services/public_html/hiv.html
Also see the HIV/AIDS service section of the Resource Guide
Media
(See Media Section in the Resource Guide for more information
Homo Radio
Homo Radio is a GLBT radio show hosted by Sean McLaughlin every week on WRPI. The show
broadcasts every Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm EST on 91.5 FM. http://wrpi.rpi.edu/ and
http://www.myspace.com/seaninfulleffect and http://www.myspace.com/homoradio
Quest of Life
The Quest of Life is a radio program focusing on GLBT people who are leading lives of inspiration, with a
special emphasis on spirituality. The show broadcasts every Friday from Noon to 2 pm EST on WRPI 91.5
FM. http://myspace.com/lairofdragon
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CommUnity
This is the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community center’s semi-monthly magazine. It includes a
huge listing of GLBT events and support groups in the area. The publication can be found online.
http://www.cdglcc.or and http://www.myspace.com/cdglcc
Women’s Building News
This is the newsletter of the Women’s Building of Albany. There is a large listing of events for women.
Check the website for any recent publications. http://www.thewomensbuilding.org
Student Support
Rensselaer Pride Alliance
The Rensselaer Pride Alliance is a student run organization at Rensselaer. Its purpose is to provide
support and advocacy for all gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, questioning, and Allies within the
Rensselaer Community. It tries to increase positive awareness of the GLBT community by hosing
speakers, movies, and participating in festivals such as coming out week and AIDS awareness week. It
also provides educational information on issues concerning the GLBT community as a means to help
stop heterosexism.
Anyone can join the pride alliance! Whether you’re Straight, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender, all
are welcome to join.
Rensselaer Pride Alliance Email Lists
There are two Pride Alliance email lists: a discussion list for general discussion and an announcement
list for events taking place.
To sign up for either list, following the instruction on the website http://rpa.union.rpi.edu
Or send the following information to the list or lists that you want to join:
Full Name
Address
Phone Number
Class year (if applicable)
Announcement list: rpa-announce-lrequest@lists.rpi.edu
Discussion list: rpa-discuss-l-request@lists.rpi.edu
Only the email list administrator who is off campus sees the personal information you send. No one will
know that you have subscribed unless you choose to send an email to the list.
To send an email to the announcement list: rpa-announce-l@lists.rpi.edu
To send an email to the discussion list: rpa-discuss-l@lists.rpi.edu
To send email to just the officers of the Pride Alliance: glba@rpi.edu
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Rensselaer Pride Alliance Webpage
For information about events, meetings and other capital district GLBT events, check the website.
http://rpa.union.rpi.edu
Safe Zone
For additional information about the safe zone program, contact:
Tara Schuster, Health Educator, Student Health Center, 3200 Academy Hall, 518-276-2305,
schust@rpi.edu
David Jordan, Public Safety Officer, Public Safety Department, 518-276-6656 or 518-276-3952,
jordad@rpi.edu
Also, you can read a brief introduction of the Safe Zone on the Pride Alliance website.
http://rpa.union.rpi.edu
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Community Centers
Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Center
332 Hudson Avenue, Albany
462-6138
http://www.cdglcc.org/
The CDGLCC is the oldest continuously operated Gay and Lesbian Community Center in the United
States. The Center serves as a meeting place. The center houses the Rainbow Café, The Romaine
Brooks Art Gallery, an informal living area for socializing, a library, a backyard garden, offices and
meeting rooms.
The Center is open to the public:
Monday – Thursday: 7 pm to 10 pm
Friday and Saturday: 7 pm to 11 pm
Sunday: 2 pm to 10 pm
Youth Meeting - Thursday and Friday: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Safety Zone
48 Fourth Street, Troy
266-1377
safetyzone@juno.com
The Safety Zone is a safe place for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. It provides a drop in
center, peer support, HIV education, group activities, and referrals to community resources.
A calendar of events is posted on the window outside the building. Email or call for specific events such
as open mic poetry night, women’s night, men’s night and movie night.
The Women’s Building
79 Central Avenue, Albany
465-1597
http://thewomensbuilding.org
Business Hours Monday – Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
Event Hours: Call or check the website for Information
The Women’s Building is a community center for women, providing cultural, social, and educational
activities including referrals, support groups, movies, dances, conferences, workshops and speakers. It
has a library, bulletin board, calendar of events and space for women of diverse backgrounds to meet
and network. A reference center includes binders of job listings, housing and support groups. Full
membership is open to all women.
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Hosts meetings such as “the lesbian living room” and lesbian movie night. For more information call, or
pick up their publication Women’s Building News. These events are also located in the CommUnity
newsletter.
GLBT Bars and Clubs
Oh Bar
304 Lark Street, Albany
463-9004
Hours: 2 pm to 4 am, 7 days a week
21+
Very laid back neighborhood bar. Upbeat music, pool, darts, tables. Predominately male. Crowd is
traditionally young professionals and occasional groups of college students.
Weekly Events:
Monday: Watching Queer as Folk at both 6 pm and 11 pm
Thursday: Best GLBT karaoke in the area 9 pm to 1 am
Waterworks
76 Central Avenue, Albany
465-9079
http://www.waterworkspub.com
Dance club. Two floors. DJs. Mostly male, young crowd.
Mondays: Monday Madness
Tuesdays: Tacky Tuesdays
Wednesday: Wii Wednesday with Warren
Thursday: Karaoke Free
Friday: The Club / Karaoke with Mama
Saturday: DJ
Sunday: Brunches / Happy Hour
Check the website for updated weekly events
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GLBT Friendly Clubs and Bars
Café Hollywood
275 Lark Street, Albany
472-9043
21+
Trendy late night bar. Pool tables, darts, music.
DeJohn’s Restaurant & Pub
288 Lark Street, Albany
465-5275
18+
http://www.dejohns.com
Bar, art gallery and restaurant.
Bar Hours:
Weekdays: 3:00pm - 2:00am
Weekends: 11:30am - 2:00am
Restaurant Hours:
Monday through Thursday: Dinner — 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday: Dinner — 4:00pm - 12:00pm
Weekends: Lunch — 11:30am - 4:00pm
Dinner — 4:00pm - 12:00pm
Justins
301 Lark Street, Albany
436-7008
18+
http://www.justinsonlark.com/index.php
Live jazz and blues.
Bar Hours
Mon - Fri: 11:00 am - 4:00 am
Sat & Sun: 10:30 am - 4:00 am
Restaurant Hours:
Mon - Fri: 11:30 am - 1:00 am
Sat & Sun: 10:30 am - 1:00 am
Valentine’s
17 New Scotland Avenue, Albany
432-6572
21+
http://www.valentinesalbany.com
Hours: 4 pm to 2 am – 7 days a week
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Two floors allow room for some of the area’s best live offerings and national acts, plus some of the best
beer specials in the area.
GLBT Friendly Bookstores
Note: These bookstores are not GLBT bookstores. However, each of these bookstores has a large Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender section. All of these sections are labeled by “Gay and Lesbian,” etc.
Also, check the magazine section for GLBT publications.
Barnes and Noble
Colonie Center – Suite 355
131 Wolf Road, Albany
438-1728
http://www.bn.com
Medium selection of GLBT books.
Large selection of magazines
Borders Books and Music
59 Wolf Road, Colonie
482-5800
395 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
583-1200
1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany
452-1054
http://www.borders.com
Large selection of GLBT books.
Large selection of magazines
The Open Door Bookstore
128 Jay Street, Schenectady
356-2719
Fax: 346-0765
http://www.opendoor-bookstore.com/
Independent bookstore.
Medium selection of GLBT books.
Willing to special order GLBT titles.
The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza
Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany
489-4761
http://www.bhny.com
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Independent bookstore.
Large selections of GLBT books.
Great selection of hard to find GLBT magazines
GLBT Coffee Shops
Rainbow Café
Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Center
332 Hudson Avenue, Albany
462-6138 – Call for hours.
Mocha Blend Expresso Bar
720 Hoosick Street, Troy
271-1089 – Call for hours
GLBT Friendly Coffee Shops
Flavour Café & Lounge
228 Fourth Street, Troy
266-9253
http://www.flavourcafe.com
Monday – Friday: 7 am to 11 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 8 pm
Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary
217 Wolf Road, Colonie
435-0843
http://professorjavas.com
Monday – Thursday: 7 am to 11 pm
Friday – Saturday: 7 am to midnight
Sunday: 8 am to 10 pm
The Daily Grind
204 Lark Street, Albany
427-0464
Monday – Saturday: 7 am to 10 pm
Sunday: 7 am to 8 pm
258 Broadway, Troy
272-8658
Monday – Friday: 8 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
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Ultraviolet Café
290 Delaware Avenue, Albany
434-0333
http://www.spectrum7.com/town/index.html
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8 am to 10 pm
Wednesday, Friday: 8 am to 12:15 am
Saturday: 11:30 am to 12:15 am
Sunday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
Movie Theatres
Spectrum 8 Theatres
290 Delaware Avenue, Albany
449-8995 (record message)
For film listings and other information:
http://www.spectrum8.com
The Spectrum is one of the only movie theaters in this area to regularly show GLBT films. You can
usually count on them showing at least one every couple of weeks. It’s a great place to see GLBT films.
Videos
Blockbuster Videos
562 Hoosick Street, Troy
266-0523
Hollywood Video
664 New Loudon Road – Suite 8, Latham - 783-3628
1503 Route 9, Halfmoon - 373-4133
http://www.hollywoodvideo.com
These stores carry a large selection of GLBT videos. However, many of these videos are edited. All the
GLBT videos are marked with NC-17 stickers because they deal with GLBT issues. The GLBT videos are
not separated in their own section.
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GLBT Pride Merchandise/Gifts
Romeo’s Gifts
299 Lark Street, Albany
434-4014
Carries bumper stickers, key chains, pride rings, jewelry, pride flags, coffee mugs, cards, and other pride
gifts. .
Social Justice Center
33 Central Avenue, Albany
434-4037
Carries bumper stickers, key chains, pride rings, jewelry, pride flags, cards, posters and post cards.
Treasure Chest Thrift Store
295 Hamilton Street, Albany
436-7451
GLBT Friendly Restaurants
Entrée Price Ranges (Dinner): $ (Average entrée below $10) / $$ (Average entrée $10 to $15) / $$$
(Average entrée $15 to $20)
Bombers Burrito Bar
258 Lark Street, Albany
463-9636
http://www.bombersburritobar.com
Vegetarian-friendly options; burritos, soft and hard tacos, chili, upstairs bar.
All week – 11 am to 11 pm $
Circle Diner
813 New Loudon Road, Latham
785-3324
Soups, burgers, sandwich wraps, dinner entrees.
All week – 7 am to 10 pm $
Daisy Baker’s
33 Second Street, Troy
266-9200
Gourmet American fair including seafood and pasta items.
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Monday – Friday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 4 pm to 10 pm $$
DeJohn’s Restaurant & Pub
288 Lark Street, Albany
465-5275
18+
http://www.dejohns.com
Bar, art gallery and restaurant.
Bar Hours:
Weekdays: 3:00pm - 2:00am
Weekends: 11:30am - 2:00am
Restaurant Hours:
Monday through Thursday: Dinner — 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday: Dinner — 4:00pm - 12:00pm
Weekends: Lunch — 11:30am - 4:00pm
Dinner — 4:00pm - 12:00pm
Justins
301 Lark Street, Albany
436-7008
18+
http://www.justinsonlark.com/index.php
Live jazz and blues.
Bar Hours
Mon - Fri: 11:00 am - 4:00 am
Sat & Sun: 10:30 am - 4:00 am
Restaurant Hours:
Mon - Fri: 11:30 am - 1:00 am
Sat & Sun: 10:30 am - 1:00 am
Latham ’76 Restaurant
722 New Loudon Road, Latham
785-3793
http://www.latham76diner.com
It’s hard to miss this spacious eatery with traditional and contemporary food and homemade pastries.
Full bar. Takeout available. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Open 24/7. $
Manory’s Restaurant
99 Congress Street, Toy
272-2422
Breakfast all day, gourmet deli sandwiches, appetizers, salads, homemade soups and dinners.
Open daily: 6:30 am to 5 pm. $
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AIDS/HIV
Hotline
AIDS Council Information Hot Line
1-800-201-AIDS
Monday – Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
NYS Anonymous Testing & Counseling
1-800-962-5065
National AIDS Hotline
1-800-324-2437
Support
AIDS Council of Northeastern NY
927 Broadway, Albany
434-4686
http://www.aidscouncil.org
Information Hot Line
Monday – Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
445-AIDS
Troy Office: 272-2308
Provides case management, counseling, support groups, luncheon programs, transportation, buddy
programs and other services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
AIDS Care Teams
433 River Street, Troy
270-1355
AIDS Care Teams are congregation-based teams supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Offers
compassionate non-medical care to a person living with HIV/AIDS.
Catholic Charities HIV/AIDS Services
100 Slingerland Street, Albany
449-3581, ext 485
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Catholic Charities HIV/AIDS Services provide intensive case management, transportation, pastoral
counseling and spiritual support for caregivers and spiritual support for caregivers and people with
HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS education programs.
Damien Center of Troy
313 Tenth Street, Troy
274-5920, ext. 206
http://www.taum.org/damien.html
Troy Area United Ministries
392 Second Street, Troy
274-5920
The Damien Center of Troy features a “Living Room” where guests are welcome to relax, socialize or talk
with trained volunteers. People living with HIV/AIDS who visit the center say it provides a nonjudgmental and accepting atmosphere where they feel at home and comfortable. The Damien Center is
a program of Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM).
The Damien Center of Troy is co-located with the Troy Office of the AIDS Council of Northeastern NY
which is staffed by a social worker to provide counseling, referrals and case management.
The Damien Center of Troy offers dinner every Monday, lunch every Thursday, a variety of support
groups, current HIV/AIDS Information, a monthly dinner on the second Saturday of each month (except
June, July and August) and transportation to Thursday lunches and Saturday dinners.
Equinox Outreach and Prevention Services
95 Central Avenue, Albany
434-6135
http://www.equinoxinc.org/
Street outreach services, homeless prevention, case management services, HIV/AIDS information /
referrals for teens, transportation to Capital Area HIV/AIDS test sites and other activities guided by
youth interest.
Unity House AIDS Housing Support Services
308 Eighth Street, Troy
272-8850
Unity House provides community and school based HIV/AIDS education; transportation; assistance in
accessing HIV testing; a drop-in center for at-risk youth; help in securing, establishing and maintaining a
household; home visits; case management; and advocacy.
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Education
Project H.O.P.E.
927 Broadway, Albany
436-4686, ext. 2323
http://www.rubbaboyz.net
Project H.O.P.E., a project of the AIDS Council of Northeastern NY provides both education and outreach
programs. Project H.O.P.E. seeks to inform and educate gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
communities on HIV and AIDS through risk reduction and safer sex practices. The website offers a chat
room and a calendar of events.
HIV Testing Sites
Capital District Gay & Lesbian Community Council, Inc.
332 Hudson Avenue, Albany
462-6138
First Wednesday of each month – 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Contact CDGLCC for more information
Project Home
927 Broadway, Albany
434-4686 ext. 2327
http://www.rubbaboyz.net
Check calendar for testing site(s) and days
Rensselaer County Health Department
Rensselaer County Office Building, 2nd floor
1600 7th Avenue, Troy
270-2658
Appointment or Walk In
Monday 2 pm to 4 pm, Wednesday 2 pm to 5 pm
Confidential or Anonymous Testing
Free!
South Troy Health Center
300 4th Street, Troy
217-0063
Appointment Only
Confidential, requires Medicaid, health insurance
Unity House Street Ministry
308 8th Street, Troy
272-8850
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Call for Days
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood
200 Broadway #201, Troy
274-5640
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Appointment Only – Confidential
Safer Sex
Instructions for Safer Sex
Health Center Waiting Room
Academy Hall – Suite 3200
The waiting room provides many brochures on safer sex practices. If you feel uncomfortable asking a
medical practitioner, these brochures provide good instructions for practicing safer sex. Free supplies:
safer sex supplies are located in a basket in the waiting room (includes condoms and dental dams).
Safety Zone
48 4th Street, Troy
266-1377
safezone@juno.com
Safety zone has a variety of safer sex instructional guides. These are informative and easy to pick up in
the bathroom or the rest of the drop in center. Free Supplies: safer sex supplies are available in the
bathroom (includes condoms, lubricant, dental dams, rubbers gloves and includes instructions for use).
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood
200 Broadway #201, Troy
274-5640
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Planned Parenthood nurses and doctors can answer a variety of questions about safer sex, as well as
providing resources and instructions. This will require an appointment.
Websites:
These are just two of many sites that offer safer sex instructions:
Planned Parenthood: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex-101.htm
This is a lengthy and very thorough guide to safer sex:
http://www.sexuality.org/concise.html
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Community Organizations
AIDS/HIV
Our Brother’s Keepers Foundation
P.O. Box 1872, Albany, NY 12201-1872
462-6138
http://www.obkf.org
Raises funds for services that help those with HIV and AIDS. Check website for events.
Community AIDS Partnership of the Capital Region
85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
489-2312
http://www.aidswalk-capitalregion.org/
The Community AIDS Partnership organizes an annual AIDS Walk held in September with participation
by AIDS service organizations, faith communities, schools, fraternal organizations and businesses.
The NAMES Project – Capital Region Chapter
225 Lark Street, Albany, NY
462-7906
The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt has over 43,000 individual 3-by-6 foot memorial panels, sewn
by loved ones – each commemorating the life of someone who has died from AIDS.
The NAMES Project – Capital Region Chapter is committed to (1) providing a creative means for
remembering and healing, (2) increasing public awareness of the AIDS epidemic and (3) promoting
HIV/AIDS prevention and education.
Chapter Activities include quilt displays and community outreach to promote AIDS understanding and
prevention with a focus on youth, the fastest growing group in the United States to be infected with HIV.
Helping Through Books and Music
482-5602
http://www.HelpFightAIDS.com/
c/o AIDS Council of Northeastern NY
927 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
434-4686
http://www.aidscouncil.org
Helping Through Books and Music is a volunteer project on behalf of the AIDS Council of Northeaster NY.
Project goals are to raise funds for the AIDS Council’s Client Services Fund (which provides emergency
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financial assistance to its clients) and to promote AIDS education and the services of the AIDS Council.
Current projects include periodic community based book / music sales, operation of the book/music
department at the Treasure Chest Thrift Store (295 Hamilton Street – Albany).
Education
GLSEN NY Capital Region
P.O. Box 5392, Albany, NY 12205
448-7777
http://www.glsennycr.org
(See GLSEN in National Organization for more information)
Equal Rights
Empire State Pride Agenda
879 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
435-9779 / 446-9693
Health Care
Rainbow Access Initiative
P.O. Box 9144, Niskayuna, NY 12309
471-9080
http://rainbowaccess.org
Eliminating barriers between health and human service providers and the disenfranchised community of
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people.
People of Color
In Our Own Voices
33 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
432-4188
inourownvoices@earthlink.net
Working to develop the leadership of GLBT people of color; to strengthen the voices of people of color
in order to effectively communicate our perspectives in the larger GLBT community; to strengthen our
capacity as people of color to combat oppression.
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Scouting
Capital District Coalition for Inclusive Scouting
462-6138
CDCIS2000@aol.com
Working to have scouting groups that are inclusive to all people regardless of sexual orientation.
National Organizations
Families
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
http://www.colage.org/
COLAGE is the only national and international organization in the world specifically supporting young
people with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender parents.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
http://www.pflag.org
The organizational website for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. A national non-profit
organization that promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian and bisexual persons, their families
and friends through support, education and advocacy.
Legal/Political Groups/Equal Rights
Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD)
http://www.glad.org/
GLAD is New England’s leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on
sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
http://www.hrc.org/
HRC works for equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
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Lambda Legal Defense
http://www.lambdalegal.org/cgi-bin/iowa/index.html
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of
lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgenders, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation,
education, and public policy work.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
http://www.ngltf.org/
NGLTF is the national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered people, with the vision and commitment to building a powerful political movement.
Representation in the Media
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLADD)
http://www.glaad.org/org/index.html
GLAAD’s mission is to improve the public’s attitudes toward homosexuality and put an end to violence
and discrimination against lesbians and gay men.
Education
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
http://www.glsenorg/templates/index.html
GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity / expression.
National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education
http://www.lgbtcampus.org/
List of resources for GLBT individuals involved in higher education.
Youth
The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth
http://www.outproud.org/
Resources available for youth and educations on GLBT issues.
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Other Community Organizations
Capital Pride Singers
http://capitalpridesingers.homestead.com
cpsingers@gmail.com
The Only Gay/Lesbian/Bi-Sexual/Transgender/Affirming Chorus in Albany, NY
Empire State Pride Agenda
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue – Suite 805, Albany, NY 12206
472-3330
http://www.prideagenda.org/
prideagenda@prideagenda.org
The Empire State Pride Agenda is New York's statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
civil rights and advocacy organization.
Our mission is to win equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families. We recognize that
while significant cultural, legal and governmental advances have led to greater equality for LGBT New
Yorkers, we and our families remain highly vulnerable without the vast majority of rights and
protections that most New Yorkers take for granted.
Other Student Groups
Hudson Valley Community College
Pride Alliance
http://www.hvcc.edu/depweb-pride
hvccprideclub@yahoo.com
Sage
Lesbian and Bisexual Association
whitea@sage.edu
Siena
Gay/Straight Alliance
http://www.siena.edu/level2col.aspx?menu_id=566&id=13715
Skidmore
Skidmore Pride Alliance
http://www.skidmore.edu/studentorgs.spa/
Click on “Contact Us” for current officers.
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SUNY
Albany Pride Alliance
442-5672
http://www.albany.edu/~pride
pride@albany.edu
Union
UBGLAD, Union Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders
http://dudley.union.edu/CampusLife/Culture?GayLesBi.html
Media
Magazines/Newsletters
CommUnity
This is the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community center’s semi-monthly magazine. It includes a
huge listing of GLBT events and support groups in the area. The publication can be found online.
http://www.cdglcc.or and http://www.myspace.com/cdglcc
Women’s Building News
This is the newsletter of the Women’s Building of Albany. There is a large listing of events for women.
Check the website for any recent publications. http://www.thewomensbuilding.org
Radio
Homo Radio
Homo Radio is a GLBT radio show hosted every week on WRPI. The show broadcasts every Sunday from
11 am to 2 pm EST on 91.5 FM. http://wrpi.rpi.edu/ and http://www.myspace.com/seaninfulleffect and
http://www.myspace.com/homoradio
Quest of Life
The Quest of Life is a radio program focusing on GLBT people who are leading lives of inspiration, with a
special emphasis on spirituality. The show broadcasts every Friday from Noon to 2 pm EST on WRPI 91.5
FM. http://myspace.com/lairofdragon
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WAMC’s national radio program on women’s issues, 90.3 FM, Thursdays at 8 pm
http://www.wamc.org/prog-51.html
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GLBT Friendly Churches in the Capital District Region
Baptist
Antioch Fellowship Christian Center
47 Partition Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
518-462-4610
(Non Denominational)
Emmanuel Baptist
218 Nott Terrace
Schenectady, NY 12307
518-374-4114
Emmanuel Baptist
275 State Street
Albany, NY
518-465-5161
emmanuel@crisny.org
http://www.emmanuelalbany.org
Buddhist
Zen Mountain Monastery
P.O. Box 197
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
845-688-2228
http://www.mro.org/zmm/index.php
Karma Thegsum Choling – Albany
P.O. Box 6545
Albany, NY
518-437-9645
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
Campus Arts Center – Holy Names Academy
New Scotland Road
Albany, NY 12208
518-439-7618
http://www.albany.shambhala.org
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Catholic
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Channing Hall
405 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY
518-434-8861
Holy Trinity Church is a GLBT affirming parish of The National Catholic Church of America (NCCCA);
an independent Catholic body offering the sacraments without regard to sexual orientation or gender.
Sunday Mass at 6 pm
Christ the Light American Catholic Church
6 South Marshall Street
Albany, NY
518-463-1037
Eucharist Services 10 am at Trinity Temple of the Holy Spirit, 279 Whitehall Road, Albany.
tdetrag1@nycap.rr.com
http://members.tripod.com/~Rev_Msgr_Tim/
Holy Trinity National Catholic Church
Saint Martin De Porres Priory
166 Say Street
Albany, NY 12210-1806
518-434-8861
http://members.aol.dom/NatCat
Christian (Non-Denominational)
Unity Church in Albany
21 King Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
518-453-3603
Community
Metropolitan Community Church of the Hudson
275 State Street
Albany, NY 12203
518-785-7941
MCCHV is a congregation of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches serving the
GLBT Community. All welcome to worship.
http://www.timesunion.com/communities/mcchv/
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Episcopal
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
10 North Main Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
518-453-3603
http://www.standrewsalbany.org
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
1935 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12309
518-346-6241
http://www.albany.net/~ststeph/
Hindu
Hindu Temple Society of the Capital District
450 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY 12110
518-459-7272
http://www.albanyhindutemple.org/
Interfaith
Easton Mountain Community
391 Herrington Hill Road
Greenwich, NY 12834
518-692-8023
http://www.eastonmountain.org
Lutheran
Grace Lutheran Church
1930 Hillside Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12039
518-372-0244
http://www.graceniska.org/
First Lutheran Church
181 Western Ave.
Albany, NY
518-463-1326
Sunday School and Adult Forum at 9 AM
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Worship and Holy Communion at 10 AM
http://www.firstlutheranalbany.org/
Methodist
First United Methodist Church of Schenectady
603 State St.
Schenectady, NY 12305
518-374-4403 (W)
518-878-6737 (M)
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/schenectady
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church
175 Fifth Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-3720
Slingerlands Community United Methodist Church
1499 New Scotland Rd.
P.O. Box 146
Slingerlands, NY 12159
518-439-1766
http://www.troyconference.org/home.asp?site=scumc
Trinity Church
A united Methodist Congregation
235 Lark St.
Albany, NY 12210
518-463-1293
http://www.crisny.org/not-for-profit/trinumc
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
362 State St.
Albany, NY 12210
518-449-7332
info@firstpresalbany.org
http://www.firstpresalbany.org/
First United Presbyterian Church
1915 Fifth Ave.
Troy, NY
518-272-2771
Sundays 10 am
http://www.unitedprestroy.org
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Stephentown Federated Church
1513 Garfield Rd.
Stephentown, NY 12168
518-733-5813
http://www.cbsco.com/sfc/
The Park Church of Elmira
208 West Gray St.
Elmira, NY 14901
607-733-9104
http://www.theparkchurch.org
Synagogues
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union St.
Schenectady, NY 12309
518-393-9211
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
http://www.uscj.org/empire/schenectady/
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 Third St.
Troy, NY 12180
518-272-8872
Congregation Ohav Shalom
New Krumkill Rd.
Albany, NY 12208
518-489-4706
A conservative Egalitarian Shul.
http://www.ohavshalom.com/
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation
420 Whitehall Rd.
Albany, NY 12208
518-482-5283
http://www.bnaisholom.albany.ny.us/
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12309
518-374-8173
http://www.cgoh.org
Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs
509 Broadway
P.O. Box 1045
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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518-584-8730
http://www.templesinai-saratogasprings.org/
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Rd.
Albany, NY 12208
518-436-9761
http://BethEmethAlbany.org
Unitarian
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany
405 Washington Ave. (at Robin St.)
Albany, NY 12206
518-463-7135
http://www.fuusalbany.org/
First Unitarian Society of Schenectady
1221 Wendell Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12308
518-374-4446
http://fussonline.org/
United Church of Christ
First Congregational United Church of Christ in Gloversville
31 E. Fulton St.
Gloversville, NY 12078
518-725-4304
http://www.uccgloversville.org/
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Support Groups and Social Support
The times are not listed for many of these support groups. Please call the organizations listed for
complete support group information and event calendars.
General GLBT Support Groups
Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Center
332 Hudson Avenue, Albany
462-6138
http://www.cdglcc.org/
Support:
Lesbian Support Groups
Gay Support Groups
Transgender Support Groups
Youth Support Groups
Family/Parenting Support Groups
Social:
Community Barbeques
Community Events, movies, discussions, etc.
Social nights for GLBT Teens
Call for complete listing or go to the website.
In Our Own Voices
33 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
432-4188
inourownvoices@earthlink.net
Support:
GLBT people of color Support Groups
Parenting for GLBT people of color Support Groups
Social:
Picnics, films, lectures, discussion groups
Safety Zone
48 Fourth Street, Troy
266-1377
safetyzone@juno.com
Support:
Youth Support Groups
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Social:
Movies nights, open mic poetry
The Women’s Building
79 Central Avenue, Albany
465-1597
http://thewomensbuilding.org
Support:
Lesbian Women Support Groups
Bisexual Women Support Groups
Lesbian/Bisexual Young Women Support Groups
Social:
Brunches for bisexual women, movies, speakers, dinners, discussion groups
AA Meetings
http://www.ny-aa.org/bin/meetings.cgi?county=Albany
Gay & Lesbian Big Book Meeting
Unity Church
21 King Ave. @ Bradford St., Albany
Tuesday 7:30 pm. Closed meeting; Big Book Meeting; No Smoking
Gay People’s Meeting
Gay Community Center
332 Hudson Ave., Albany
Sunday 7:30 pm. Open meeting; Discussion; No Smoking
Lambda
St. John’s Lutheran Church
160 Center Ave., Albany
Friday 7:30 pm. Male Only. Open Discussion; Open Beginners; No Smoking
Lesbian Women’s Meeting
Gay Community Center
332 Hudson Ave., Albany
Tuesday 7:30 pm. Women Only. Open Meeting; Discussion; No Smoking
Sober Gay Men’s
Capital District Gay/Lesbian Community Center
332 Hudson Ave., Albany
Monday 7:30 pm. Male Only. Closed Meeting; Discussion.
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Family and Friends Support Groups
Capital Region Support Group for Family and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender People
First Unitarian Universalist Society Building
1221 Wendell Ave., Schenectady
Meets second Tuesday of each month
Group supports family and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Its purpose is to
offer support and information about coming to terms with their GLBT family member or friend.
For more information, contact:
Q Diamond at 518-462-6138 or by email at qdiamond@cdglcc.org OR
Julia Helfman at 518-372-9911
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Local Chapters
PFLAG-CRNY
P.O. Box 327
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
plfagcrny@gmail.com
http://www.myspace.com/pflagcrny
Meets at First united Presbyterian Church of Troy, 1915 Fifth Ave., Troy
PFLAG Schenectady
31 Lincoln Mall
Niskayuna, NY 12309-4849
518-372-9911
prd2blbrl@aol.com
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GLBT Resources for People of Color
Local Resource
IOOV: Project Sano (In Our Own Voices)
245 Lark St.
Albany
518-432-4188
projectsano@yahoo.com
http://www.inourownvoices.org/
Works to ensure the physical, mental, spiritual, political, social, cultural and economic survival and
growth of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people of color. Publishes a health and human
services director, sponsors workshops, support groups, seminars and family activities.
Web Resources
Queers of Color Net
Resources available on the net for GLBT people of color.
http://www.uic.edu/depts/quick/resources/queers_of_color.html
In the Life
Washington DC’s monthly news and entertainment publication for mature black lesbians and lesbians in
general. Includes interesting news information for lesbians across the United States.
http://www.womeninthelife.com
PFLAG Communities of Color
An informative page with resources lists both online and texts.
http://community.pflag.org/
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Text Resources
Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out, Edited by L. Hutching & L. Kaahumanu, 1991
Gender Outlaw: On Men Women, and the Rest of Us, Kate, Bornstein, 1994
Transgender Warriors: Making History from Joan of Arc to RuPaul, Leslie Feinberg, 1996
Out & About Campus: Personal Accounts by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender College Students, Kim
Howard and Annie Stevens, eds., 2000
The Bisexual Resource Guide, Robyn Ochs, ed., 2000
Bisexuality: A Reader and Sourcebook, Ojai, 1990
Coming Out in College: The Struggle for a Queer Identity, Robert A. Rhoads, 1994
Out on Fraternity Row: Personal Accounts of Being Gay in a College Fraternity, Shane L. Windmeyer and
Pamela W. Freeman, eds., 1998
Secret Sisters: Short Stories of Being Lesbian and Bisexual in a College Sorority, Shane L. Windmeyer and
Pamela W. Freeman, eds., 2001
Alyson Almanac: The fact book of the lesbian and gay community, Alyson Publications, 1994-95
The Big Gay Book, Edited by John Preston
Is It a Choice? Answers to 300 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Gays and Lesbians, Eric Marcus
The Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men: The Basic ACLU Guide to a Gay Person’s Rights, Nan Hunter, E.
Machaelson, and B. Stoddard
Being Homosexual, Richard Isay, MD
Beyond Tolerance: Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals on Campus, Edited by Nancy Evans and Vernon Wall
Homophobia: How We All Pay the Price, Edited by Warren Blumfeld, 1998
The New Loving Someone Gay, Don Clark, 1987
Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents, May Borhek,
1983
Mom, Dad. I’m Gay: How Families Negotiate Coming Out, Ritch C. Savin-Williams, 2001
A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples, H. Curry and D. Clifford
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But Lord, They’re Gay, Sylvia Pennington
The Church and the Homosexual, John J. McNeill
Toward Acceptance: Sexual Orientation Issues on Campus, Edited by Vernon A. Wall & Nancy J. Evans, 2000
Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender College Students: A Handbook for Faculty and
Administrators, Ronni L. Sanlo, 1998
Poisoned Ivy: Lesbian and Gay Academics Confronting Homophobia, Toni A. H. McNaron, 1997
Gay Issues in the Workplace, Brian McNaught
The Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Students’ Guide to Colleges, Universities, and Graduate Schools, Jan Mitchell
Sherrill and Craig Hardesty, 1994
True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism, Mildred Brown and Chole Ann Rounsley, 1996
Confessions of a Gender Defender: A Psychologist’s Reflections on Life Among the Transgendered, Randi Ettner,
1996
Trans Forming Families: Real Stories About Transgendered Loved Ones, Mary Boenke, ed., Oak Knoll Press,
2003
My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, A Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely,
Kate Bornstein, Routledge, 1998
True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism for Families, Friends, Coworkers and Helping Professionals, Mildred
Brown and Chloe Rounsley, Jossey-Bass, 1996
Sex Changes: The Politics of Transgenderism, Pat Califia, Cleis Press, 1997
Transmen and FTMs: Identities; Bodies, Genders, and Sexualities, Jason Cromwell, University of Illinois Press,
1999
From the Inside Out: Radical Gender Transformation, FTM and Beyond, Morty Diamond, ed., Manic D Press,
2004
Trans Liberation: Beyond Pink or Blue, Leslie Feinberg, Beacon Press, 1998
Transgender Care: Recommended Guidelines, Practical Information, and Personal Accounts, Giana E. Israel and
Donald E. Tarver II, Temple University Press, 1997
Social Services with Transgendered Youth, Gerald P. Mallon, Harrington Park Press, 1999
Campus Climate for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People: A National Perspective, Susan R. Rankin,
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute, 2003
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Transgender Inclusion Guide: A Primer by and for College Students and Student Organizations, United
States Student Association Foundation, 2004
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Web Resources
Bisexual Resources
http://www.bisexual.org/
http://www.biresource.org/
http://www.binetuse.org/
American Institute of Bisexuality
Bisexual Resource Center
BiNetUSA
Communities of Color
http://www.indiana.edu/~arenal/pflag.html
http://www.trikone.org
http://www.blacklightonline.com
Spanish PFLAG Material
Trikone – GLBT South Asians
Black Member of GLBT Community
Community
http://www.gay.com
GLBT Online Community
Faith and Religion
http://www.integrityusa.org
http://www.cathedralofhope.com
http://www.dignityusa.org/
http://www.rainbowbaptists.org/
http://www.gaybuddhist.org/index.html
http://www.wcgljo.org/index.html
http://www.lcna.org/
http://www.al0fatiha.org
http://huriyahmag.com
http://www.umaffirm.org/
http://www.soulforce.org
http://www.gaychristian.net
http://www.Ministries.net/index.cfm
Gay Episcopalians
Cathedral of Hope
Gay Catholics
Gay Baptists
Gay Buddhists
Gay Jews
Gay Lutherans
Gay Muslims
Gay Muslims
Gay United Methodists
Soulforce – Mel White
The Gay Christian Network
Marsha Stevens-contemporary Christian Music
Family Resource
http://www.colage.org
http://gayparentmag.com
http://www.pflag.org
Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere
Gay Parent Magazine
Parents, Family, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
Intersex
http://www.isna.org/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/gender/spectrum.html
Intersex Society of North America
Sex: Unknown (Nova Online
Magazines Online
http://www.advocate.com
http://www.gayscribe.com
http://www.thelnmag.com
The Advocate
Extensive Listing of Gay/Lesbian Publications
The Lesbian News
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Miscellaneous
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/pwh/index.html
GLBT History
National Organizations
http://www.aclu.org
http://www.binetusa.org
http://www.gpac.org/
http://www.glaad.org/org/index.hml
http://www.glsen.org/
http://www.hrcusa.org/index.asp
http://www.iglss.org
http://www.lambdalegal.org/cgi-bin/pages/about/nhq
http://www.nclrights.org
http://lgbtcampus.org
http://www.ngltf.org/
http://www.scoutingforall.org
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
BiNet USA
Gender PAC
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education
Network
Human Rights Campaign
Institute for Gay & Lesbian Strategic Studies
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
National Center for Lesbian Rights
National Consortium or Directors of LGBT
Resources in Higher Education
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
Scouting for ALL
Special Outreach
http://www.lambda10.org
http://www.deafqueer.org
GLB Greek Issues
Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgendered
Transgender
http://transgenderlaw.org/college/index.html
http://community.pflag.org
http://www.ifge.org/
http://flanaganfamily.tripod.com/TGWorkplace.html
http://www.susans.org
http://www.tgfmall.com/tgfr.html
http://amboyz.org
http://www.ftml.org
http://www.yough-guard.org/pflag-tnet
http://www.pissr.org
http://www.srlp.org
http://www.trans-health.com
http://www.transpourd.com
http://www.youthresource.com/community/transgende
r/index.cfm
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Transgender Law and Policy
Institute
Transgender Family and Friends
Support Network
The International Foundation
for Gender Education
Transgender Issues –
Workplace Resource
Susan’s Place – Transgender
Resources
Transgender Resource Center
American Boyz
FTM International
PFLAG’sTNET
People in Search of Safe
Restrooms
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Trans Health
Trans Proud
Trans*Topia
Transgender Care
Transgender Day of
Remembrance
http://www.transgendercare.com
http://www.gender.org/remember/day
Youth Resources
http://nyacyouth.org
http://www.outproud.org
National Youth Advocacy Organization
National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgendered Youth
Youth Resource
http://www.youthresource.com/
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