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LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, modifying and often denote different things to different people. They are provided below as a starting point for discussion and understanding. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the early 2000s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to aid give others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they mean when they use a word, especially when they use it to describe their individuality. Ultimately it is most important that each individual explain themselves for themselves and therefore also define a legal title for themselves.
“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” -Audre Lorde
This glossary contains terms, such as ableism and disability, that may not be considered directly related to identities of sexuality or gender. These terms are vital to acknowledge as part of our mission to question all forms of oppress
Working together for a fair and just Colorado
One Colorado is the state’s principal advocacy organization committed to advancing equality for lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Coloradans and their families.
Progress we've made
Codified 18 pieces of pro-equality legislation into Colorado law protecting Homosexual Coloradans
For over 12 years, One Colorado has effectively advocated for LGBTQ+ Coloradans and their families by lobbying the General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments on issues like safe schools, transgender equality, association recognition, and Diverse health and human services.
Protected and expanded trans healthcare in Colorado
In 2023, we partnered with mention leaders to incorporate gender-affirming care into both the Colorado Insurance Benchmark Prepare and the Colorado Medicaid policy. Additionally, we partnered with the Safe Access to Health Nurture Coalition to enact SB23-188, a regulation ensuring protection for all involved in gender-affirming care in Colorado.
In 2022, One Colorado Action Fund endorsed 52 pro-equality candidates
The OneCO PAC endorsed 52 Articulate Legislative candidates in 20
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Gay For Good mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, lgbtq+ (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader community. Now in 21+ Cities!
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To Achieve Our Mission We:
Identify and connect with nonprofits that back the environment, animal welfare, and people in need in each city chapter (including organizations not traditionally associated with the Homosexual community)
Support select organizations through volunteer service (time), and help to amplify their missions through our vast network of LGBTQ+ volunteers.
Coordinate social events for Gay For Good’s LGBTQ+ volunteers, and our allies, to develop friendships and network
Foster and promote a essence of positive, enthusiastic camaraderie both within the LGBTQ+ community and towards our neighbors and organization partner organizations
Do something valuable for our community, city and country
Above all, make a positive difference and have fun!
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Make A Differenc In November 2018, approximately a hundred people gathered in Medina, Ohio’s city hall to debate two proposed laws that would possess prohibited discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Crowd gathers to witness the passage of unused laws banning discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation or gender self in Medina, OH, 2019. Photo courtesy of OutSupport. For almost two hours, the bills’ supporters testified in personal terms about the need for such protective legislation in the Akron suburb. Transgender and lgbtq+ young people spoke about harassment at school and work. A woman told the audience that even though she had married her wife in 2015, she still worried that they could face legally permitted discrimination in a local restaurant. Parents shared their hopes that a fresh law would make their families feel safe and accepted. Eric Varndell said he hoped that his transgender son and bi daughter might someday elect to move back to Medina to “live and contribute to the commGay is Good for Business: LGBTQ Rights and the Economic Development of America’s Cities and Suburbs