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Gay-straight alliances are student organizations, found primarily in North American high schools and universities, that are intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) youth and their straight allies (LGBTA).

Most, if not all, gay-straight alliances are aimed at making schools a safe place for all students, no matter their sexual orientation or identity. Many participate in national campaigns to raise awareness, such as the Day of Silence, National Coming Out Day, and No Name Calling Week. Many GSAs work with local chapters of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, commonly called GLSEN. gay dating services.

A common misconception among the student body and the parents of those students is that GSAs are simply dating services, or places where the "gay kids" can get together. In actuality the diversity of a GSA's membership varies widely. Some GSAs find that their members are mostly straight, while some memberships are completely gay. Some GSAs change their name to place less emphasis on the word "gay," resulting in creative alternatives such as "Project Rainbow," "Pride Alliance," "Common Ground," "Spectrum," or even the "Straight-Gay Alliance.