These quick exercises provide an opportunity for students to interact with the local community and to continue research of topics discussed throughout the chapter. 

1. The Human Rights Campaign, founded in 1980, is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender advocacy organization in the United States. On its website, the organization posts information on discrimination-related issues.

2. Does your campus have an LGBTQ organization? If it does, interview an administrator or a student member to learn more about the organization. In what ways do the organization and your school’s administration support LGBTQ students? If your campus does not have an LGBTQ organization, why doesn’t it?

3. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. The network focuses on educating teachers, students, and parents about how to reduce anti-LGBTQ name-calling, bullying, and harassment. Visit the website to learn more about ensuring that communities are safe and empowering for LGBTQ people.