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ADOPTION
Adoption
for Same-Sex Couples
Information about co-parent and joint partner adoption for same-gender
couples, from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.calib.com/naic/pubs/l_same.htm
CT
Approves Second-Parent Adoption; MS Votes Ban
Press release from the National Gay Lesbian Task Force concerning
the recent Connecticut vote to allow second-parent adoption, and
the Mississippi vote to ban gays from adopting.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.ngltf.org/news/release.cfm?releaseID=288
Gay
Law News
Reports covering significant legal rulings worldwide involving
gay and lesbian adoptions, from Gay Law Net.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.labyrinth.net.au/~dba/ch990406.html
"Is
The Tide Truly Turning?"
Prof. Frank Bates, Univ of Newcastle Faculty of Law, examines
US case law regarding gays, lesbians, adoption, and custody in
this 1996 study. His conclusions are that courts appear to be
taking a more positive view.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.murdoch.edu.au/elaw/issues/v3n3/bates.txt
Lambda
Legal Defense and Education
Legal information and representation for the gay and lesbian community,
for adoption and other parenting issues.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.lambdalegal.org
Law
Summaries for Gays/Lesbians
An overview of legal treatment of adoption by lesbians and gay
men in all US states, based on anecdotal evidence, from Lambda
Legal Defense and Education Fund. These summaries are not substitutes
for consultation with an attorney.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.lambdalegal.org/cgi-bin/pages/documents/record?record=399
Legal
Comparison of Dutch-American Adoption by Gays and Lesbians
An examination of case law, proposed legislation, comparisons,
and analyses, from the Electronic Journal of Comparative Law.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//law.kub.nl/ejcl/31/art31-2.html
Legal
Summaries
The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse presents a summary
of state adoption laws regarding adoption by gays and lesbians.
(Updated April, 2000)
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.calib.com/naic/pubs/f_gay.htm#law
Murdoch
& Hughes
This Vermont-based firm provides legal services for interstate
and Vermont adoptions.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.adoptvt.com
New
Jersey Ruling Supports Gay Adoption
A recent New Jersey ruling opens the way for gay adoption.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.oxy.edu/~lam/Gabriel%252525252520web.htm
The
Right Of Homosexuals To Adopt
Interesting legal argument tracing the history of adoption and
ensuing changes in societal views and practices. From the Journal
of the Suffolk Academy of Law.
URL: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A//www.tourolaw.edu/publications/Suffolk/vol10/part3_txt.htm
MARRIAGE
My
Big Fat Lesbian Wedding
You-are-there coverage of a gay marriage in which two women get
married.
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/weekly/aa081502b.htm
Unlucky
in Love - Gay & Lesbian Immigration
To Gays and Lesbians in Binational Relationships, immigration
is a dirty word.
URL: http://immigration.about.com/library/weekly/aa111599.htm
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender
Issues - page 2 of 2
Find out about the legal and political issues relating to the
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities.
URL: http://usliberals.about.com/cs/lesbiangay/index_2.htm
Gay
Marriage in Vermont, Almost - U.S. Politics - 04/26/00
A Vermont's vote to legally recognize gay relationships, from
your About.com Guide
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/weekly/aa042600b.htm
Same-Sex
Marriage
The priority of the gay rights movement has shifted to same-sex
unions and marriage benefuts.
URL: http://gaylife.about.com/library/weekly/aa070302a.htm
Editorial:
Gay Politics Heats Up - U.S. Politics
A look at the recent eruption of gay civil rights issues in the
news, from your About.com Guide
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/blgay1b.htm
Don't
Get Mad, Get Canada - U.S. Politics - 05/11/00
Canada says 'no' to Dr. Laura's anti-gay rhetoric, from your About.com
Guide
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/weekly/aa051100d.htm
Gay
March on Washington: Special Report - U.S. Politics
Coverage of the Gay 'Millennium March' on Washington, from your
About.com Guide
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/blmarch10.htm
Lesbian
Issues
Links, resources and news to keep you informed and educated on
lesbian-related issues.
URL: http://womensissues.about.com/cs/lesbianissues/index.htm
My
Big Fat Lesbian Wedding
You-are-there coverage of a gay marriage in which two women get
married.
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/weekly/aa081502b.htm
Unlucky
in Love - Gay & Lesbian Immigration
To Gays and Lesbians in Binational Relationships, immigration
is a dirty word.
URL: http://immigration.about.com/library/weekly/aa111599.htm
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender
Issues - page 2 of 2
Find out about the legal and political issues relating to the
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities.
URL: http://usliberals.about.com/cs/lesbiangay/index_2.htm
Gay
Marriage in Vermont, Almost - U.S. Politics - 04/26/00
A Vermont's vote to legally recognize gay relationships, from
your About.com Guide
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/weekly/aa042600b.htm
Same-Sex
Marriage
The priority of the gay rights movement has shifted to same-sex
unions and marriage benefuts.
URL: http://gaylife.about.com/library/weekly/aa070302a.htm
Editorial:
Gay Politics Heats Up - U.S. Politics
A look at the recent eruption of gay civil rights issues in the
news, from your About.com Guide
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/blgay1b.htm
Don't
Get Mad, Get Canada - U.S. Politics - 05/11/00
Canada says 'no' to Dr. Laura's anti-gay rhetoric, from your About.com
Guide
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/weekly/aa051100d.htm
Gay
March on Washington: Special Report - U.S. Politics
Coverage of the Gay 'Millennium March' on Washington, from your
About.com Guide
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/library/blmarch10.htm
Lesbian
Issues
Links, resources and news to keep you informed and educated on
lesbian-related issues.
URL: http://womensissues.about.com/cs/lesbianissues/index.htm
California
Super Tuesday Primaries
Results of the California Super Tuesday 2000 primaries, from your
About.com Guide
URL: http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/news/blstca.htm
ACLU
- Statewide Anti-Gay Marriage Laws
Get the scoop on antigay marriage laws and find out what states
have passed these laws. Article provided by the American Civil
Liberties Union.
URL: http://www.aclu.org/issues/gay/gaymar.html
Gay
& Lesbian Rights - ACLU FAQ
American Civil Liberties Union presents gay and lesbian-related
legal issues, including job discrimination, violence and domestic
partnerships.
URL: http://www.aclu.org/issues/gay/hmgl.html
Gay
and Lesbian Politics - WWW and Internet Resources
Find a directory of organizations, newsgroups, mailing lists and
media outlets of interest to gay activists.
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtpol/
Partners
Task Force for Gay and Lesbian Couples
Read about the legal issues, relationship tips, surveys and opinions
on gay and lesbian marriages.
URL: http://www.eskimo.com/~demian/toc.html
Partners
Task Force for Gay and Lesbian Couples
National organization supports long-term commitments by gay and
lesbian couples. Includes surveys and legal-marriage data.
URL: http://www.buddybuddy.com/
Gay-Civil-Unions.com
Supporting the sanctioning of gay and lesbian civil unions, this
Vermont-based organization offers news, debate articles and support
resources.
URL: http://www.gay-civil-unions.com/
Ken
Sherrill - Lesbian & Gay History, Politics & Culture
Provides a bibliography organized by subjects including gays in
the military, mainstream representation, and public and political
figures.
URL: http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/polsc/ksherrill/biblio.html
Nolo.com
- Legal Encyclopedia Lesbian and Gay Couples
Discusses the issues affecting same-sex couples, including marriage
and domestic partnerships, moving in together, parenting and property
rights.
URL: http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/ency/index.cfm/catID/F896EE61-B80C-4FE1-B1687AC...
Andrew
and Mano
Married gay couple chronicles their life together and their fight
against the legal issues regarding their union.
URL: http://www.rdmstudios.com/ourmarriage/
Right
to Marry Resource
Provides current details on the issue of gay marriages. Includes
personal stories and a forum.
URL: http://www.grasshopperdesign.com/gay_marriage/
JOBS
Job
Discrimination Against Gays and Lesbians
Online resources about the issues gays and lesbians face in the
workplace, including job discrimination and benefits issues.
URL: http://uspolitics.about.com/cs/jobdiscrimination/index.htm
Discrimination
and Civil Rights
Do you know your rights? This resource page provides information
about labor laws that protect against discrimination for reasons
based upon age, disabilities, sex, sexual preference, ethnic background,
religious preference, and political affiliation
URL: http://government.about.com/cs/discrimination/index.htm
Discrimination
and Civil Rights - page 2 of 2
Do you know your rights? This resource page provides information
about labor laws that protect against discrimination for reasons
based upon age, disabilities, sex, sexual preference, ethnic background,
religious preference, and political affiliation
URL: http://government.about.com/cs/discrimination/index_2.htm
Employment
Discrimination Against Gays and Lesbians
ReligiousTolerance.org offers a history of and a collection of
references to employment discrimination.
URL: http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_empl.htm
LAGER
- Lesbian & Gay Employment Rights
London advocacy group provides a guide to employment discrimination
in the UK and transcripts of its monthly newsletter.
URL: http://www.lager.dircon.co.uk/
Sexual
Orientation Discrimination
Provides a legal definition of employment discrimination based
on sexual orientation. From the law offices of David H. Greenberg.
URL: http://discriminationattorney.com/orientat.html
HRC
- Addressing Discrimination in the Workplace
Human Rights Campaign provides an overview of state and local
government laws against discrimination, and a list of employers
who maintain non-discriminatory policies.
URL: http://www.hrc.org/worknet/nd/index.asp
Human
Rights Campaign - Domestic Partnership Benefits
Human Rights Campaign presents a list of workplaces with nondiscrimination
policies. Also gives general information on the subject.
URL: http://www.hrc.org/worknet/dp/
Legal
Reference Guide
Outline of law against sexual discrimination in the workplace
from the National Journal of Sexual Orientation Law.
URL: http://metalab.unc.edu/gaylaw/issue3/mison.html
Employment
Law Information Network - Sexual Orientation
List of employment law articles that cover sexual orientation
discrimination under US law.
URL: http://www.elinfonet.com/fedarticles/20/8
Lambda
Legal Issue: Employment
Find workplace-discrimination news and resources from the Lambda
Legal Defense and Education Fund.
URL: http://208.178.40.104/cgi-bin/pages/issues/record?record=4
HOUSING
Fair
Housing - Sexual Orientation - States A-C
Many cities, counties and municipalities offer fair housing and
other civil rights protection against discrimination based on
sexual orientation. Not all of the areas listed here have specific
fair housing laws, but they all provide some protection b
URL:
http://apartments.about.com/library/articles/bl_citiesglbt.htm
Fair
Housing - Sexual Orientation - States D-K
Many cities, counties and municipalities offer fair housing and
other civil rights protection against discrimination based on
sexual orientation. Not all of the areas listed here have specific
fair housing laws, but they all provide some protection
URL:
http://apartments.about.com/library/articles/bl_citiesglbt2.htm
Fair
Housing - Sexual Orientation - States L-M
Many cities, counties and municipalities offer fair housing and
other civil rights protection against discrimination based on
sexual orientation. Not all of the areas listed here have specific
fair housing laws, but they all provide some protection
URL:
http://apartments.about.com/library/articles/bl_citiesglbt3.htm
Fair
Housing - Sexual Orientation - States N-O
Many cities, counties and municipalities offer fair housing and
other civil rights protection against discrimination based on
sexual orientation. Not all of the areas listed here have specific
fair housing laws, but they all provide some protection
URL:
http://apartments.about.com/library/articles/bl_citiesglbt4.htm
Fair
Housing - Sexual Orientation - States P-W
Many cities, counties and municipalities offer fair housing and
other civil rights protection against discrimination based on
sexual orientation. Not all of the areas listed here have specific
fair housing laws, but they all provide some protection
URL:
http://apartments.about.com/library/articles/bl_citiesglbt5.htm (
Gay-Homes.com
Serves the house-buying and selling gay and lesbian community
nationwide. Link to gay-friendly real estate agents in a number
of cities.
URL:
http://www.gay-homes.com/
TRANS ISSUES
Transgender
Resources for transgendered folks: transvestites, transsexuals
and people who are just curious.
URL: http://sexuality.about.com/cs/transgender/index.htm
Decisions
When Considering FTM Reconstructive Surgery
Examines factors influencing those who have chosen female-to-male
reconstructive surgery. View results of the study and research
suggestions.
URL: http://www.symposion.com/ijt/ijt990302.htm
FTM
International
Educational organization serves female-to-male transgendered people.
Find resources on history, biographies and the law.
URL: http://www.ftm-intl.org/
Teena,
Brandon - FTM International
FTM International provides history regarding the murder and subsequent
vigil of Brandon Teena. Includes a number of related links.
URL: http://www.ftm-intl.org/Hist/Bran/
AEGIS
- Some Resources for FTM Persons
Simple text listing of FTM resources, including support groups,
surgeons and sources for prosthetics, can be found.
URL: ftp://ftp.mindspring.com/users/aegis/resource/ftm.txt
Dub's
FTM Page
UK oriented site for transgendered folks offers suggestions, information
and Dub's personal story.
URL: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/agitor/ftm/
Butch-Femme.com
- TG-FTM
Mailing list for female-to-male trans offers a place for support,
bonding and discussion of issues.
URL: http://www.butch-femme.com/tg-ftm/
Compass
New England FTM trans group provides support, information and
social opportunities. Check out the mission statement and links.
URL: http://www.geocities.com/FTMcompass
Freedom
to Marry
Nationwide coalition is committed to winning and keeping the freedom
to marry for same-gender couples. Find details on laws and take
action.
URL: http://www.freedomtomarry.org/
IFGE
- Transgender Tapestry
Magazine for FTM's, MTF's and other trans/intersex folks is published
quarterly by the International Foundation for Gender Education.
URL: http://www.ifge.org/magazines/a_magazine_index.htm
Face
of Words
FTM trans posts journal entries, a gallery of artwork and links
to resources on hormones, passing, support groups and general
transgendered info.
URL: http://members.aol.com/~menestrier/
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