LGBTQ+ advocacy takes many forms, from legal challenges to community organizing to showing up in local politics. These resources connect you with organizations doing active advocacy work, so you can find your way into the fight or simply stay informed.
Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is a Gainesville-based LGBTQ+ community center serving North Central Florida through connection, visibility, education, and support. The organization’s mission is to foster the well-being of LGBTQ+ people and other gender and sexual minorities while promoting public understanding and affirmation across differences in race, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, age, ability,…
The National LGBTQ Task Force is one of the oldest national LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations in the United States. Founded in 1973, the organization works to advance freedom, justice, and equality for LGBTQ+ people and their families through advocacy, public education, leadership development, and movement-building. The Task Force focuses on helping build long-term power in LGBTQ+…
Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBTQ community. Through lobbying, grassroots organizing, education, and coalition building, the organization works to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination and help build a safer, more inclusive Florida. Equality Florida also maintains a full-time presence in the State Capitol, making it…
Unspoken Treasure Society is an LGBTQIA+-centered organization working to build community, reduce isolation, and create affirming spaces where queer and trans people can access support and connection. The organization focuses on empowerment through shared experience, community programming, and advocacy that centers the people most often overlooked or underserved. Their work is rooted in the belief…
CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization that supports and connects LGBTQ community centers across the United States and around the world. Through leadership development, advocacy, and capacity building, CenterLink strengthens local centers so they can better serve LGBTQ individuals and families. CenterLink works with hundreds of LGBTQ community centers that provide vital services such as…
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is one of the largest LGBTQ advocacy organizations in the United States. Through policy work, public education, research, and corporate accountability initiatives, HRC works to advance equality and protect the rights of LGBTQ people nationwide. HRC advocates for nondiscrimination protections in employment, housing, healthcare, and public accommodations. The organization also…
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. Founded in 1998, it provides free, confidential support to LGBTQ youth who may be struggling with depression, rejection, trauma, or thoughts of self-harm. Through its 24/7 crisis services, including phone, text, and online chat, The Trevor Project ensures that…
GLAAD is one of the most visible and influential LGBTQ advocacy organizations in the world. Founded in 1985, GLAAD works to shape how LGBTQ people are represented in media, news, entertainment, and public culture. Their mission is simple but powerful: accelerate acceptance by telling stories that build understanding. GLAAD partners with journalists, film studios, television…
A behind the scenes reflection on how I chose the five LGBTQIA+ fights to watch in 2026, what I left out, and how I stay grounded while writing about policy in an overwhelming news cycle.
Allyship is not an identity; it is an action. True allies listen, learn, and show up even when it is uncomfortable. Ally: It’s a Verb, Not a Noun explores what active allyship looks like in daily life, how to move beyond performative gestures, and how to support the queer and trans community through education, empathy, and meaningful action.
I didn’t plan to write this today, but seeing the reminder that it’s the anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death brought me to tears. His story shaped how I understood the world as a young queer person trying to survive in the South. Matthew’s courage, kindness, and authenticity still light the way for so many of us who continue to live out loud, unbroken, and full of love.
The government shutdown is more than political gridlock. Anti-LGBTQ riders in funding bills and stalled federal programs mean queer lives are on the line.
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