A guide from GLAAD and The Movement Advancement Project. Designed new allies who want to support LGBT Americans but often face an array of confusing terminology and language, this short guide offers an overview of essential vocabulary, terms to avoid, and a few key messages for talking about various issues. The Talking About LGBT Issues series, available online at www.lgbtmap.org/talking-about-lgbt-issues-series and www.glaad.org/talkingabout, provides additional recommendations and resources.