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Law
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Amnesty International: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network 
 The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network (ILGBT) of Amnesty International works "to inform and promote focus on LGBT human rights violations in AI's strategy and policy, campaigns, reports, research, education and actions." The site has policy information, international news and action alerts, annotated Web links, and a map showing the status of sexual minorities worldwide. In English, Spanish, and French. http://www.ai-lgbt.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Mar 21, 2005 Gay and Lesbian Adoption and Parenting
"This article addresses adoption for [lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered] singles and couples and gives general information about parenting and the rights of second parents." Includes links to related resources. From Nolo, a California publisher of legal self-help books. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-29790.html Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Gay and Lesbian Adoptive Parents: Resources for Professionals and Parents
"This [2000] fact sheet reviews considerations for adoptions by homosexual parents. State laws, types of adoption, and agency policies are discussed. The briefing also addresses common concerns about gay and lesbian adoption, such as the potential for sexual abuse, the emotional impact of harassment, and the likelihood that children raised by gay and lesbian parents will become homosexual." From the Child Welfare Information Gateway, formerly the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_gay/ Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Jul 13, 2007 gfn.com: The Gay Financial Network
Financial information and advice from a company "whose sole business is to address and satisfy the unique financial and legal needs and concerns of the American LGBT community." Topics include taxes, investing, personal finance, business, and real estate. Features include news, market data, and a directory of gay, lesbian, and gay-friendly professionals. Created by a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). http://www.gfn.com/ Topics: Finance, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Investing Last updated Jan 18, 2006 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 Immigration Equality
This site explains, promotes, and defends the immigration rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and HIV-positive people under United States immigration law. The site addresses such issues as discrimination, referrals, consultations, outreach, and emergency asylum. It has a section where immigrants and would-be immigrants share their stories. Some information also available in Spanish. http://www.immigrationequality.org/ Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Nov 11, 2006 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 |
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