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Politics
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Breaking the Silence: Grethe Cammermeyer 
 Best known for her 1992 challenge of the ban on homosexuals serving in the military, Grethe Cammermeyer has been a nurse, a colonel, a candidate for Congress, an author, and a human rights activist. This site presents her biography, introduces her family, and addresses political, military, health, and gay issues. It includes Web links, a message board, and a place for service members to submit their stories. Cammermeyer lives in Washington state. http://www.cammermeyer.com Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, Notable People: Women, U.S. Military Last updated Sep 14, 2006 CLAGS: The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies
Based in the City University of New York, this research center is "dedicated to the study of historical, cultural, and political issues of vital concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender [LGBT] individuals and communities." Features an events calendar, announcements, a list of scholars with subject area and location, a brief history of CLAGS, information on CLAGS fellowships and awards, and an archive of the center's newsletter. http://web.gc.cuny.edu/clags/ Topics: Education, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Science Last updated Nov 21, 2007 Harvey Milk Pages
A remembrance of "The Mayor of Castro Street" and his murder and its aftermath. San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone were murdered by Dan White, whose trial was based on the "Twinkie defense." Includes photos and an audio file of his voice. http://thecastro.net/milkpage.html Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, Notable People: Government Last updated Jun 24, 2003 Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
This large advocacy organization "lobbies Congress, provides campaign support to fair-minded candidates, and works to educate the public on a wide array of topics affecting [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender] Americans, including workplace, family, discrimination and health issues." The site contains information on marriage, hate crimes, privacy issues, legislation, and more. Use the "Scorecard" to find out where political candidates stand on gay rights. http://www.hrc.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Jobs & Work Last updated Apr 13, 2004 The IB Holocaust Project: Homosexuals in Nazi Germany
A brief documentary history of the persecution of homosexuals under the Nazi regime. Includes excerpts from speeches, laws, newspaper articles, and personal accounts. From an online textbook about the Holocaust, produced by students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Coral Gables Senior High School. http://cghs.dade.k12.fl.us/holocaust/homosexuals.htm Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People Last updated Mar 30, 2005 In the Life: Documentary Stores From the Gay Experience
Companion to this TV news magazine that "produces stories that illuminate the struggles, setbacks and triumphs of LGBT individuals and communities throughout the United States." Features video clips from selected episodes, episode podcasts, a gallery of show hosts, and links to related websites. From In the Life Media, Inc.; originally presented by Thirteen/WNET New York. http://www.inthelifetv.org Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Dec 12, 2007 Log Cabin Republicans
"Log Cabin Republicans is the nation's largest organization of Republicans who support fairness, freedom, and equality for gay and lesbian Americans. Log Cabin has state and local chapters nationwide, a full-time Washington office and a federal political action committee." The site includes a list of local chapters, news, and a discussion of views on selected topics such as AIDS/HIV and gay and lesbian families. http://www.logcabin.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Oct 17, 2005 Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals, 1933-1945
"This online exhibition examines the campaign of persecution and violence against the homosexuals of Germany" from 1933-1945. Provides both a general historical overview as well as a timeline built around the experiences of Bauhaus artist Richard Grune. Includes a bibliography and related links. From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/hsx/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People Last updated Nov 26, 2002 Out at the Library
This website "celebrates the 10th anniversary [2005] of the founding of the [San Francisco Public] Library's James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center with highlights from exhibits on pulp paperbacks, the Gay Games, poets and artists, and other items from the library's collections. Also includes bibliographies on AIDS and activism, the gay Native Americans experience, politics, and related topics. http://sfpl.lib.ca.us/news/onlineexhibits/out/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Holidays and Observances Individually, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Science Last updated Jun 29, 2005 Picturing Harvey Milk
This January 2008 feature article discusses the filming of "Milk," about the life and death of Harvey Milk, the "groundbreaking gay politician" and San Francisco city supervisor who was assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone in November 1978. Accompanied by related articles, an audio slide show, and images of newspaper front pages from the time of Milk's assassination. From the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/30/MNUBULUI1.DTL Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People Last updated Feb 7, 2008 Traditional Values Coalition: Empowering People of Faith Through Knowledge
This Christian lobbying organization "focuses upon issues such as education, homosexual advocacy, family tax relief, pornography, the right to life and religious freedom." The site features a definition of "traditional values" (including opposition to "all sexual behaviors outside of marriage between one man and one woman"), editorials, and reports on topics such as marriage protection amendments and abortion. Searchable. http://www.traditionalvalues.org Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Issues Last updated Apr 25, 2005 |
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