Organizations Supporting Same-sex Issues © December 7, 2007, Demian Some of these organizations have large staffs, others are staffed entirely by volunteers. All can use your support. —— Organizations —— American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Lesbian & Gay Rights Project 125 Broad St., 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004 212-549-2585 aclu.org/lgbt/index.html Supports full partnership rights and benefits; legal same-sex marriage. Fights sodomy laws; privacy and civil rights violations; AIDS and other anti-gay/lesbian discrimination. National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) 275 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001 212-807-6222; fax: 212-807-6245; ncac@ncac.org ncac.org An alliance of 50 national non-profit organizations (literary, artistic, religious, educational, professional, labor, and civil liberties groups), united by a conviction that freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression must be defended. Educates members and the public about the dangers of censorship and how to oppose them. Offers many examples of censorship of gay-related arts. People for the American Way Foundation (PFAW) 2000 “M” St., N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 202-467-4999; 800-326-7329; pfaw@pfaw.org pfaw.org From “Attacks on the GLBT Community” — Directly involved in dismantling obstacles to equal opportunity on both a national and state level for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender persons. Works diligently in the legislatures and the arena of public opinion to empower gay families, protecting adoption rights, and working to secure marriage and partner benefits for gay and lesbian couples. Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 334-956-8200; contact: http://splcenter.org/center/contact.jsp splcenter.org SPLC is internationally known for its tolerance education programs, its legal victories against white supremacists and its tracking of hate groups. If your organization wishes to be listed, please contact us with the following: - Contact Person - Organization Name - Street Address or Post Box - Phone - E-mail - Web Site - Brief Mission Statement Also see: Organizations Supporting Same-sex Couples Organizations Supporting Gay & Lesbian Parents Organizations of Faith Supporting Gay & Lesbian Parents The Sweet Corn Shop    Products that affirm self-esteem and social equality.    A smart variety of Bumper Stickers and Buttons    for political impact, plus Mugs and Teddy Bears.    Purchases help support Partners’ efforts.