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Massachusetts Resources
American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts
The Massachusetts branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, an organization committed to defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Anti-Defamation League, New England Regional Office
The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens.
Citizens for Participation in Political Action (CPPAX)
Founded in 1962, CPPAX (Citizens for Participation in Political Action) is a democratic, grassroots multi-issue organization that works for justice and peace through political action.
Freedom to Marry Foundation
An educational organization affiliated with The Freedom to Marry Coalition of Massachusetts with the mission of educating the public about Gay & Lesbian Families.
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
Since 1978, GLAD has been pursuing equal justice under law throughout New England, with enormous success.
Greater Boston PFLAG
In their own words, "Our purpose is to help change attitudes and to create an environment of understanding so that our gay family members and friends can live with dignity and respect. We accomplish this mission through SUPPORT, EDUCATION, and ADVOCACY."
MassEquality.org
A coalition of local and national groups dedicated to ensuring that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision on marriage equality is upheld, and that any anti-gay amendment or legislation is defeated.
Massachusetts Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus (MGLPC)
A 30 year old civil rights organizations specializing in professional lobbying.
Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association
The Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association (MLGBA) is a voluntary state-wide professional association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered lawyers and allies providing a visible LGBT presence within the Massachusetts legal community.
National Organization for Women (Massachusetts chapter)
Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
Norwood-Walpole Citizens for All Families
In its own words, "We believe in supporting all families, traditional and non-traditional. We believe that it is love and commitment that define a family, and that when a family exists in fact, it is good for society to acknowledge and support it."
Pride Sports Boston
Boston's exclusive Gay and Lesbian athletics alliance networking sports clubs in the Boston and Greater Boston area with the goal of promoting athletics in the GLBT community
The Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry
The Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry (RCFM) supports civil marriage rights for same gender couples and seeks to promote dialogue within faith communities about religious marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
SpeakOut
SpeakOut works to create a world free of homo-bi-trans-phobia and other forms of prejudice by telling the truths of people’s lives.
South Shore Pride
South Shore Pride's mission is to promote acceptance and respect for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends living in suburban towns south of Boston and in all of Massachusetts.
Bay State Stonewall Democrats
Bay State Stonewall Democrats (until recently "Bay State Gay and Lesbian Democrats") advocates within the Democratic Party on behalf of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) community.
National Resources
The Faces of Family Project
This site was created to provide a public display of support for the institution of marriage for all families. It is a tribute to all those who support equal marriage rights for all people regardless of their sexual orientation.
Family Pride Coalition
The mission of the Family Pride Coalition is to advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered parents and their families through mutual support, community collaboration, and public understanding.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
America's largest gay and lesbian organization, the Human Rights Campaign provides a national voice on gay and lesbian issues. The Human Rights Campaign effectively lobbies Congress; mobilizes grassroots action in diverse communities; invests strategically to elect a fair-minded Congress; and increases public understanding through innovative education and communication strategies.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund (Lambda)
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgendered, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
The Log Cabin Republicans
The Log Cabin Republicans are the nation's largest organization of GLBT Republicans.
National Freedom To Marry Coalition
Freedom to Marry is the gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide. Headed by Evan Wolfson, one of America's leading lesbian/gay rights advocates and lawyers, Freedom to Marry brings new resources and a renewed context of urgency and opportunity to this social justice movement.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF)
NGLTF is the national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, with the vision and commitment to building a powerful political movement.
Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples
Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples is a national resource for same-sex couples, supporting the diverse community of committed gay and lesbian partners through a variety of media. The constantly updated Web site contains more than 250 essays, surveys, legal articles, and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies, domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration.
Resources from Other States
Vermonters for Civil Unions Legislative Defense Fund
Vermonters for Civil Unions Legislative Defense Fund (VCULDF), formerly the Vermont Freedom to Marry Action Committee, is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to protecting the civil union law from repeal or undermining changes.
Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force
The Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force (VFMTF) represents a coalition of individuals and associations in Vermont who support the freedom for same-gender couples to enter into civil marriages.
National and International Resources
Equal Marriage for same-sex couples (Canada)
Freedom To Marry Coalition (National) provides resources on marriage equality.
Marriage Equality provides resources on marriage equality.