Community Information
Below is information on various resources in the community, along with a brief excerpt from the respective web sites. With the exception of the very last organization listed on this page, none of these organizations will tell someone what his or her sexual orientation is, or attempt to "convince" a person one way or the other.
Center on Halsted
Chicago, IL 60657-4201
773-472-6469
Following the advice of noted Chicago architect Daniel Burnham, Center on Halsted organizers early on decided they would “make no small plans.” The Center’s vision reflects this philosophy:
A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender journey… celebrating, affirming and discovering possibilities.
To achieve this vision and create a place where people can come together to play, learn, and talk to one another, the Center’s mission is as follows:
In a safe and nurturing environment, the Center on Halsted serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides community resources, and enriches life experiences.
Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N.Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60613
773-388-1600
Fax 773-388-8887
PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.News and Information
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
Equally Speaking - From the Human Rights Campaign
"Your daily dose of GLBT news."Gay Marriage: The Arguments and the Motives
More than half of all people in the United States oppose gay marriage, even though three fourths are otherwise supportive of gay rights. This means that many of the same people who are even passionately in favor of gay rights oppose gays on this one issue.
Why all the passion?
It's because there is a lot of misunderstanding about what homosexuality really is....
Million for Civil Marriage
With civil marriage now available to gay and lesbian couples in Ontario and British Columbia — and potentially soon in Massachusetts — this is the time for every American who believes in civil rights and marriage equality to speak up. Sign the petition now!Religious Tolerance.ORG
Most web sites promote a single viewpoint -- typically that of the webmaster. We do not. Rather, we explain the six most common viewpoints that people have about the nature of homosexuality. We recommend that you read this series of essays in order to understand the full range of beliefs in North America.Humor
12 Reasons Same-Sex Marriage will Ruin Society
From the Gator Gay-Straight Alliance, University of Florida.The Other Side
National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality
"Welcome to NARTH -- a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to affirming a complementary, male-female model of gender and sexuality."
Their claims are rejected by the American Psychological Association. Nevertheless, they claim, "Diversity includes us!" Just doesn't include you.
South Chicagoland Young Democrats - we'll vote. 
