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Stand up and Speak!
On this page you will find resources related to action in the form of LGBTQ+ community advocacy and also options for protest against organizations that seek to ignore, silence, or marginalize the LGBTQ+ community.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BCLA will never directly or indirectly participate in political campaigns supporting or opposing any candidate for public office. This is a requirement imposed on all such organizations in order to maintain their tax exempt status.
Our advocacy efforts will focus on nonpartisan voter and issues education. We want to provide easier access to resources that explain the facts surrounding legislation changes that potentially impact the lives of our LGBTQ+ community members.
Legislative Issues
NJ State Bills S3491 (Senate) and A4656 (Assembly) are intended to "Secure protections for patients and providers accessing and providing legally protected health care activities; establish right of residents to legally protected health care services, which are restricted in other states."
As specified in the bill: "New Jersey, through this act, will codify critical protections to those seeking and providing reproductive and gender-affirming health care. Further, this act is intended to ensure that anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ persons cannot harm patients or providers."
You can help show your support for these bills by contacting the offices of NJ Senate President Nicolas P. Scutari and NJ General Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. Click on the flyer at left for detailed information on how to contact your state representatives.
Organizations fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and protections, as well as general rights and political and economic freedoms for all.
The National LGBTQ Taskforce is dedicated to achieving freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people, and their families through proactive, targeted, change-inducing initiatives. Get Involved in their efforts!
The Human Rights Campaign is one of the largest civil rights organizations in the world. Whether it's giving donations, time, or just commitment, they have many ways for you to get involved in their LGBTQ+ rights efforts.
The Trevor Project works through legislation, litigation, and public education for policy reforms that help LGBTQ+ young people. See the advocacy page at their website.
The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
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