The LGBT rights movement has seen incredible progress in the past year with the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," President Obama speaking out against the Defense of Marriage Act and the declaration of June as National LGBT Pride Month. However, there are still many obstacles to overcome. Whether you’re troubled by cases of bullying against LGBT youth or you are an advocate for gay marriage, lending your voice to this cause is simple. Here's our guide to taking action on LGBT rights.
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY | OCTOBER 11
Check out MTV's "Coming Out" special + resources for youth and their allies:
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MTV's "Coming Out" -
GLSEN's Guide to Coming Out -
Trevor Project's Things to Consider
CELEBRITIES TAKING ACTION
Meet a few celebrities taking action on the issue:
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Avan Jogia -
Brittany Snow -
Chelsea Handler -
Chris Colfer -
Dan Savage -
Lady Gaga -
Mike C. Manning -
Nicki Minaj -
Russel Simmons
5 WAYS TO GET STARTED
Be A Friend-Setter
Rally your friends online to come out in support of your LGBT friends, family, and the community at-large.
Get Loud
Upload your own picture to the Love Is Louder Facebook page and take a stand against bullying and hate.
Mobilize
Canvass in your community, contact your local representatives, and make sure to head to the polls to ensure LGBT-friendly legislation is passed. To stay informed, read up on what's going on in your area.
Have A 'Day Of Silence'
On the National Day of Silence hundreds of thousands of students nationwide take a vow of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in their schools. Plan an event at your school or in your community.
Get Social
Follow our list of tweeps looking to make an impact on Twitter, 140 characters at a time.
LEARN MORE
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ACLU
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All Out
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Friendfactor
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GLSEN
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GLAAD
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HRC
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It Gets Better
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Love Is Louder
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No H8 Campaign
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PFLAG
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SBNN
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Trevor Project
