Nonprofit organization

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF, Inc.). 1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 600. Washington, DC 20005. (202)393-5177

The mission of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is to build the political power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community from the ground up. The organization trains activists and organizes campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT legislation. The Policy Institute, the movement’s premier think tank, provides research and policy analysis to support the struggle for complete equality. Founded in 1973 ,NGLTF works to build the grassroots political power of the LGBT community to win equality. They also analyze and report on the positions of candidates for public office on issues of importance to the LGBT community. The NGLTF Web site features such reports, as well as surveys, reports and news releases about organizational events. The organization is the oldest non-profit of its kind and has thousands of members. Representatives at the NGLTF would be excellent resources for discussing legislation, and the task force's extensive reports could provide excellent background for a story.