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Queer Nation

(All information taken from http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/queer_nation.html & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer_Nation)

Queer Nation was founded in March 1990 in New York City by four ACT UP activists who were outraged by the escalation of anti-gay and lesbian violence on the streets and prejudice in the arts and media. A group of sixty queers gathered at the Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in New York to create a direct-action organization that aimed at eliminating homophobia, and increasing gay, lesbian and bisexual visibility. Queer Nation's political philosophy was summed up in the popular slogan "We're here. We're queer. Get used to it." Queer Nation relied on a non-formal structure and community wide meetings. They planned the actions of their sub-groups; LABIA: Lesbians and Bisexuals in Action, and SHOP: Suburban Homosexual Outreach Project. Queer Nation only lasted a couple years but made a lasting impact and worthwhile contributions to the gay and lesbian community by launching short-term, highly visible, media-oriented actions.

Log Cabin Republicans

(All information taken from http://online.logcabin.org/)

Log Cabin Republicans are the nation's leading voice for fairness, inclusion, and tolerance in the GOP. Today’s most important battleground concerning fairness and tolerance surrounds gay and lesbian civil rights. Log Cabin stands up against those who preach hatred and intolerance and supports the idea that all Americans deserve to be treated equal-regardless of their sexual orientation. The Log Cabin Republicans is a grassroots organization. The Log Cabin Republicans have thousands of members in dozens of chapters across the country who work tirelessly to change minds and hearts. The Log Cabin Republicans are working to build a stronger republican party and a better America one person at a time.