Eventually, I hope that this list will be more inclusive, but for right now, these are some of the best online queer resources that I've discovered on the internet. Feel free to e-mail me if you think I missed a big one.
Web Zines

Anything that Moves is a zine and site dedicated to the bisexual community. In a heterosexual world where you are a freak if you are attracted to the "same sex" and in a queer world where you are a sell out if you are attracted to the "opposite sex" it can get awfully hard when you feel like you are the queerest of the queer. Anything that Moves is a good zine dedicated to those who refuse to be limited by an "either/or" mentality.

Queer Nasty is the best place I can think of to go for your daily dose of queer. With a "no apologies" tone, it lambasts the mindless majority and the intolerance that exists within the queer community, too. They have some good art, articles that are provocative and a nasty tempered advice columnist who I might just be in love with.

Government Policy and Lobbying

HRC is a great place to go for help with gay/lesbian legislature. Tthat's about all though, because, historically, they have chosen their battle to exclude transgender issues. However, they have a really easy to use action site, where you can attach your name to a form or a self-written letter to be sent to your representives about current bills and laws.

United Against Hate has news updates, as well as resources for writing to people in your local area, and lists of actions and activities related to tolerance.

GLAAD I have been lucky enough to fundraise for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defemation. They have railed against Dr. Laura and Eminem, and they have assisted popular media in portraying a sensitive and accurate portrayal of the LGBT community in movies and television. It is mportant to remember that what the majority sees and hears, is generally what the majority thinks. They also have a complete listing of everything LGBT related on the web, including Film Festivals and media events and holidays.

News and Community

capital gay has some really good resources to news and events all over the world. The U.S isn't the only country in the world, and it certainly isn't the only place where queer people are oppressed.

out proud targets queer youth. They include an archive of "coming out" stories from both queer kids and their families, and a list of recommended reading and resources.

Strap-on.org is a predominantly transgender/related community. Notably, their forums, though incredibly opinionated, provide spirited and interesting debate.

 

 

Academic Reading

the international journal of transgenderism is dry and very intellectual, but its a great resource to help you start to sort out the "why" of gender indentity.

Sexuality.org is a great site, full of opinions, articles and essays about sexuality of all types. From bondage to celibacy, these are well written articles by thoughtful and insightful writers. It's also an open forum, so if you're a writer, you can submit there, too (but submit here, first).

Activists, Teachers and Role Models

Betty Dodson, though having a rather un-attractive site, offers lots and lots of advice and wisdom about healthy female sexuality. And who couldn't use a few tips?

Carol Queen will make you feel empowered and open to anything if you read her long enough. An editor and a writer, Queen has also made educational videos promoting the joys of buggery for wimmin (on the giving end).

Annie Sprinkle is my hero, and she should be yours, too. After years as a porn star and prostitute, Annie Sprinkle is the new age sex guru who really knows what she's talking about.

Miscellaneous Interest

rainbow query is a search engine to the "queer internet." I get really sick of putting in anything having to do with lesbians and getting back nothing but porn sites. This also has a great list of personal sites and e-zines.

hothead paisan doesn't like you. she has been watching too much television and now all she wants to do is castrate, maim, and torture the majority of this country. i could have put this site under "comics", but it is more like the manifesto of a radical militant dyke, who watches too much t.v.

 

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