GSA Links

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GSAs
The Imagine Project	The Imagine Project is a network of GSAs in Southern Arizona.
GSA Network	Gay-Straight Alliance Network is a youth-led national organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources. Site includes information on how to start a GSA, how to register and GSA resources.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Teens — Tucson Arizona	This web page provides information for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning teenagers in Tucson and Southern Arizona to understand about being a gay teen. Using the word queer to describe yourself as a homosexual is not derogatory, nor is it meant as a 'put down', but is used to include gay/lesbian/bi and trans people. The generic term gay is also used to include gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people.
ACLU	While school administrators sometimes balk at allowing students to start GSA's, federal law guarantees that students have the right to do so. There are two types of clubs in public high schools: curricular clubs (those that relate directly to things that are taught in the school, like Math Club), and non-curricular clubs (those that don't relate directly to things that are taught in the school, such as Key Club). The federal Equal Access Act says that if a public high school allows students to form non-curricular clubs at all, then it must allow students to form any non-curricular club they want, and the school must treat all non-curricular clubs equally. If you're trying to start a GSA at your school and you encounter resistance, or if your school places limitations on what the GSA can do that it doesn't place on other clubs, keep reading for tips on what to do and how to contact us for assistance.
Kaleidoscope Youth Center	Kaleidoscope Youth Center is the only LGBTQ organization in Central Ohio that regularly participates in and supports programs, activities, and events of other local youth-serving organizations in the community.
Teens Coming Out	Article on Tucson Gay-Straight Alliances from the Tucson Arizona Star, August 19, 2003.
*3 Generations Attest to Progress in Gay Rights*	Three generations of Tucsonans - Don Sullivan, Amy S. Cramer and David Leimsieder - tell their stories that illustrate the change many gay-rights groups have been working for. Article from the Tucson Arizona Star, November 29, 2003.
GSA Resource List	Links to just a few of hundreds of GSA sites and to information about forming and keeping GSAs active.
Other Tucson Youth Organizations
Eon	Eon works to strengthen the Tucson gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and straight ally youth community by creating social opportunities, providing information and support on health issues, advocating for GLBTQ youth rights, and challenging society's perceptions of youth.
GLSEN
GLSEN	GLSEN is a national education organization creating safe schools for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
GLSEN Tucson	The Tucson chapter of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation. We welcome as members any and all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or occupation, who share this philosophy. GLSEN Tucson meets the first Thursday of each month at Wingspan, 300 E. 6th St. For information, call (520) 743-4800.
Voices of GLBT Youth	Produced by GLSEN-Tucson in 2002, Voices of GLBT Youth presents the compelling stories of the lives of queer youth. This 15-minute streaming video requires RealOne Player (free download).

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