Interest Groups
Catholics for Choice (http://www.catholicsforchoice.org/actioncenter/default.asp)
This is a pro-choice group comprised of members of the Catholic religion. Members not only believe in choice, or a right to abortion, but the also for sex education that does not include abstinence only, and the distribution of condoms and other forms of contraception. The site offers visitors an action center where they can get involved in the issue. Visitors can sign up to get "action alerts" when there is something that they could be doing to further the cause. The activities that this group is most involved in are writing and petitioning activities. Members write letters to the pope, send letters to the editor, and spreading the word through writing. They also produce a magazine. This group seems rather professional, as the site features a variety of graphics, has working links, and is copyedited. The organization asks for financial support, but in a very unobtrusive way. Interested persons are asked to call the Washington D.C. phone number, where the group is located, for information about donations.
Pro-Life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians (PLAGAL) (http://www.plagal.org/)
This is a pro-life organization for homosexuals. Their mission is to "promote a respect for life within the gay community and encourage gay and lesbian participation in the pro-life cause" (PLAGAL). The site gives visitors a chance to get involved by offering a place to respond to the group with contact information. This group is involved in public awareness activities such as marches for both the right to life and gay rights, as well as educational events and support for pregnant women. While this group does ask for donations through a donation button, donations are not emphasized and nothing is stated about a reward for donating. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, the group is very close to Washington, D.C., although they also state they have been active in Minneapolis.
Feminists for Life (http://www.feministsforlife.org/)
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