Gay activist groups
Gay Activists Alliance
overview
The Gay Activists Alliance (GAA) was formed in December by Jim Owles, Marty Robinson, Arthur Evans, Arthur Bell, and others, who became disaffected by the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), the first LGBT group formed right after Stonewall. Focused exclusively on “the liberation of lgbtq+ people,” GAA became the most influential American homosexual liberation activist organization in the early s. While the pickets and efforts by earlier homophile groups in the s, appreciate the Mattachine Society’s Sip-In at Julius’, had been peaceful, the post-Stonewall groups, including GAA, GLF, and Radicalesbians, were more confrontational.
The success of the Snake Pit protest on Pride 8, , organized by GAA and GLF, inspired GAA’s most famous, powerful, and imaginative tactic. This was the “zap,” a direct, surprise public confrontation with political figures and corporate and governmental entities regarding gay rights and discrimination, designed to get gay and straight media attention. Morty Manford and Evans called it “a hybrid of media theatre and political demonstration.” Robinson is generally credited with being the driving strength behind GAA’s zaps. These acti
Leading the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
We’ve spent more than 40 years creating the most strong movement for equality our country has ever seen. But despite this progress, our most marginalized are still suffering from abuse, discrimination and fear. Our goal is to confirm that all LGBTQ+ people, and particularly those of us who are transsexual, people of color and HIV+, are treated as full and equal citizens within our movement, across our country and around the world.
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The Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation fight to create equality, equity and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans person and queer people. As the nation’s largest Homosexual civil rights organization, we drive impact by inspiring, engaging and mobilizing millions of pro-equality voters and supporters to elect pro-equality leaders and to require equity-based policies and legislation; changing hearts and minds through programming that increases understanding, visibility and help for the diverse Queer community in all aspects of our identities; and transforming the institutions and systems that shape our everyday lives by progressing LGBTQ+ inclusi
Equality for All, not for some
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The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the Gay family has the independence to live their truthfulness without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
Breaking down barriers that distribute us
We are more powerful together than apart, and we’ve never been more energized or more focused. Our operate centers on three pillars of action to conclude discrimination and fight for change at every level — and for every single one of us.
Making history is what we do!
Since , we’ve led the way in fighting for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.
Fronts for Equality
A newly energized and passionate force of Diverse people and allies is calling attention to the most urgent opportunities for change — and making t
Dallas/Texas Society Resources
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- Coalition for Aging LGBTImproves and protects older LGBT adults in North Texas through health, housing, advocacy, financial security and social services.
- Equality TexasWorks to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer Texans through political action, education, collective organizing, and collaboration.
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