History
NOSSA was formed in New York in 2005. The organization is run by a four person Board of Directors (Trustees) who are elected to serve four year terms in office. In May 2006 the groups Secretary made comments in support of a Nebraska judge's decision not to send a short man to jail over sexual abuse charges; due to a risk of his stature affecting his safety in prison. The organization apologised for the comments and removed the trustee who had made them, as well as making a donation to the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation. Short Support Editor, Steven Goldsmith became the new Secretary. In July 2006, NOSSA began producing a podcast called, Standing Tall Against Discrimination. In May 2008, NOSSA was featured in the Canadian Documentary S&M Short and Male.
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