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Links
NEW! MAJOR USG POLICIES AND PRACTICES RELATING TO LGBT PERSONNEL
- DOMA
- DOMA and 1049 benefits
- Sexual Orientation and Employment Discrimination: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d02878r.pdf
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d02665r.pdf
http://archive.gao.gov/f0502/575711.pdf - Sexual orientation and security clearances
- Homosexuals in Foreign Militaries
- DOD Policy on Homosexuality
- Costs incurred by federal government because of DADT policy in military:
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06909r.pdf
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d05299.pdf
LGBT ORGANIZATIONS IN OTHER AGENCIES
Federal Globe Umbrella organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees in the Federal Government
U.S. Department of Justice Pride
U.S. Department of Agriculture GLOBE
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The National Institute of Health Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Employees' Forum
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Employee Organization of the US Patent & Trademark Office
INFORMATION RELATING TO U.S. GOVERNMENT LGBT ISSUES
"Addressing Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Federal Civilian Employess" - An Employee's Rights Guide from the Office of Personnel Management
"Facts About Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Status as a Parent, Marital Status and Political Affiliation" from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
LIFE OVERSEAS
Tales from a Small Planet, includes the "Real Post Reports" -- cosponsored by GLIFAA! -- on living and working overseas, with a special page for gay and lesbian expatriots. If you are overseas, please fill out a "Real Post Report" for your city or post!
Associates of the American Foreign Service, an independent, non-profit organization representing Foreign Service spouses, employees, and retirees. AAFSW is welcoming and open to the spouses and families of lesbian and gay personnel
Department of State Family Liaison Office
DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY WEBSITES
US Agency for International Development
Office of the US Trade Representative
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
CAREER INFORMATION
Employment information and opportunties, Department of State, USAID, and other agencies and employers
State Department's Careers Website
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC)
Amnesty International OutFront
International Lesbian and Gay Association
The Magnus Hirschfeld International Lesbian and Gay Association Center for Human Rights
DOMESTIC ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
Human Rights Campaign, America's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender advocacy organization. Specifically for family issues, see HRC's Family Net.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
American Civil Liberties Union Gay Rights Project
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
Service Members Legal Defense Network
Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies
Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
PUBLICATIONS/RESOURCES
Washington Blade, Washington DC area leading lgbt weekly newspaper
Daily Report - News from "The Advocate"