The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation seeks to advance public understanding and acceptance by sharing the stories of LGBT people. GLAAD has posted an online resource kit for reporters covering the Supreme Court cases. It includes a report on a three-year academic study that concluded the news media give disproportionate weight to anti-LGBT voices in stories about religious views of […]

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Freedom to Marry

The New York City-based organization Freedom to Marry is working to obtain same-sex marriage rights nationwide and to overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Evan Wolfson is president.

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Ameinu

Ameinu is a pro-Israel, Zionist organization based in New York City. It describes itself as progressive. Kenneth Bob is president. It maintains a list of chapters throughout the U.S.

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Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society has worked since 1881 to provide rescue, resettlement and reunion services to Jews in need throughout the world and to other oppressed migrants. Its headquarters are in New York City. Mark Hetfield is president and CEO. Contact through the form on the website.

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Jewish Federation of North America

The Jewish Federation of North America is an umbrella association for 155 Jewish federations and 300 independent Jewish communities in the U.S. It works for social justice and human rights. Its website includes a directory of member federations in North America.

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