http://www.leatherarchives.org/home.htm

The compilation, preservation and maintenance of leather lifestyle and related lifestyles [including but not limited to the Gay and Lesbian communities], history, archives and memorabilia for historical, educational and research purposes.

**My will specifies that my extensive collection of books, art and other BDSM paraphernalia will go to the Leather Archives & Museum upon my death. This includes ownership of all my intellectual property including this website and my published books. ~ Sadie

http://www.ncsfreedom.org/ 

Read the SCENEprofiles interview with NCSF Founder Susan Wright

Read the SCENEprofiles interview with Barbara Nitke who, in conjunction with the NCSF, has a current suit against Attorney General John Ashcroft and the U.S. government, challenging the CDA's use of "local community standards" to define what can be considered obscene on the Internet. 

Read the updated information on their Supreme Court Appeal for Communications Decency Act Lawsuit

Why Should You Care?
Because your sexual expression:

• Can result in discrimination, prosecution, and even violence against you
• Can cause you to lose your children
• Can cause you to lose your job or your income
• Can lead you into a maze of antiquated laws and regulations you never even knew existed
• Is arbitrarily criminalized by state and local authorities
• Is used by the radical right to marginalize minority groups
• Can result in the invasion of your privacy by the government, both within your own home or in educational, social and group environments

What We Do:

• Work to change antiquated laws
• Work to change the social climate about sexual issues
• Promote acceptance of safe, sane, and consensual alternative sexual practices among consenting adults
• Oppose censorship of consensual sexual expression
• Fight for freedom of academic expression about sexual issues
• Help communities and individuals facing the threat of prosecution or legal action
• Support the right of adults to express their sexuality, gender identity and orientation freely and openly without fear

Immediate Family  
http://www.immediatefamily.org/ 

Read the SCENEprofiles Interview with Kajira Jewel of Immediate Family

"I received your corset as a present from my friend and roommate who went to Whipstock 2004. She gave me your book and some autographed images of you. I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your contribution and I will honor your corset. We will be building a glass frame around it so everybody can admire it."
 ~ Conny  [Note – the book & corset were donated to Immediate Family for fundraising]

Immediate Family provides non-discriminatory non-medical acute crisis intervention, shelter, information and/or program referrals to persons in qualified emergency situations regardless of gender identification, race, creed, religion, color, sexual preference, or handicap for a 3 to 7day period. Immediate Family Inc. creates an atmosphere that is safe, open and accepting encouraging self-reliance, promoting safety in a supporting family environment, which assists in personal and professional restructuring and growth.

They Are:

• A registered 501(c)(3) corporation
• Certified Counselors and Pastoral Services
• Immediate Family, Inc. provides a forum for the many different expressions of power in love and play. This can include dominance & submission, bondage & discipline, fetishism, cross-dressing and many, MANY more! We welcome the interested, the inquisitive, and the discerning to join us as we explain, explore, and enjoy. You must be at least 18 years old to attend any of our functions or to receive our literature or newsletter.
• We are Educators! We also provide support and education for adults who share alternative lifestyle interests in the context of caring relationships. We are a pansexual group, open to those of any sexual orientation. We provide a comfortable, safe, and discreet environment where anyone can meet others of like mind.