George Takei speaks at the PFLAG National’s “Love Takes Pride” event. Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for PFLAG.
For over 50 years, @pflag.org has brought together LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies to fight for equality. As someone who’s been involved with PFLAG for decades, I can tell you that with attacks on our community escalating across the country, that work has never felt more urgent.
We need your support to continue staving off these horrific attacks. Help stop the crusade against trans youth and the LGBTQ+ community at large with a donation today at pflagnation.al/4boZpTF.
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PFLAG v. Trump is only one small part of our greater advocacy work—through our nationwide chapter network, we have been actively defending the rights of all LGBTQ+ people at every level of government. 🔥
But it's far from over: The government has appealed that decision to the Fourth Circuit, and has also asked the trial court to stay its preliminary injunction…but the trial court has not yet ruled.
Teal text on a light green background reads, “JUSTICE FOR TRANS YOUTH / DONATE TO PFLAG NATIONAL TO SUPPORT OUR ONGOING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, PFLAG V. TRUMP”. A cut-out photo of a gavel sits in the lower right corner, and a heart in the style of the trans pride flag is next to the PFLAG logo in the lower left corner.
ICYMI: Last year, PFLAG National SUED President Trump over an executive order that would shut down nationwide access to necessary medical care for transgender people under 19. We then WON a preliminary injunction to stop this executive order from being carried out while litigation commenced.
HB 1209 & SB 950 would ensure that survivors of these harmful and discredited practices have more time to sue and seek accountability for what was done to them. “Conversion therapy” survivors deserve justice; tell your lawmakers to support HB 1209 and SB 950! pflagnation.al/TakeAction-States
Centered against a pale blue background patterned with gridded blue dots is a large teal banner. Large white text reads, “TELL YOUR LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT HB 1209 AND SB 950”. Smaller text beneath reads, “Lawmakers are considering a bill to ensure that survivors of so-called “conversion therapy” get the justice they deserve – and we need your help to get this bill across the finish line! HB 1209 and SB 950 would ensure that survivors of these harmful and discredited practices have more time to sue and seek accountability for what was done to them. “Conversion therapy” survivors deserve justice; tell your lawmakers to support HB 1209 and SB 950!” A coral colored banner at the top reads, “MARYLAND”.
MARYLAND: Lawmakers are considering a bill to ensure that survivors of so-called “conversion therapy” get the justice they deserve – and we need your help to get this bill across the finish line!
And to make matters worse, transgender people could face jail time if this becomes law, for simply using the restroom matching their gender identity. pflagnation.al/TakeAction-States
Centered against a pale blue background patterned with gridded blue dots is a large teal banner. Large white text reads, “TELL YOUR STATE SENATOR TO VOTE NO ON HB 752”. Smaller text beneath reads, “The State House passed HB 752 – an anti-trans facilities ban. HB 752 would force both public and private entities to tell transgender people to use the bathroom and other sex-separated facilities based on their sex assigned at birth, rather than their gender. And to make matters worse, transgender people could face jail time if this becomes law, for simply using the restroom matching their gender identity. We cannot allow this discriminatory and harmful bill to become law.” A coral colored banner at the top reads, “IDAHO”.
IDAHO: The State House passed HB 752 – an anti-trans facilities ban. HB 752 would force both public and private entities to tell transgender people to use the bathroom and other sex-separated facilities based on their sex assigned at birth, rather than their gender.
SB 74 relies on an outdated legal definition of “sexual conduct,” which includes “homosexuality” among its list of sexually explicit topics. pflagnation.al/TakeAction-States
Centered against a pale blue background patterned with gridded blue dots is a large teal banner. Large white text reads, “TELL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO VOTE NO ON SB 74”. Smaller text beneath reads, “Members of the State House are pushing for a vote on SB 74, an extreme bill to criminalize librarians for sharing books which contain any remotely sexual content or LGBTQ content. SB 74 relies on an outdated legal definition of “sexual conduct,” which includes “homosexuality” among its list of sexually explicit topics. This is vague enough that it could be applied to any content which includes LGBTQ references or characters.” A coral colored banner at the top reads, “GEORGIA”.
GEORGIA: Members of the State House are pushing for a vote on SB 74, an extreme bill to criminalize librarians for sharing books which contain any remotely sexual content or LGBTQ content.
Centered against a pale blue background patterned with gridded blue dots is a large teal banner. Large white text reads, “TELL YOUR REP TO VOTE NO ON THE “DON’T SAY TRANS” BILL”. Smaller text beneath reads, “A nationwide “Don’t Say Trans” bill has been introduced in Congress: H.R. 7661. If passed, it could censor LGBTQ+ voices, especially transgender voices, and force schools across the country to remove books from their libraries and force educators to remove references to transgender people and transgender issues from their lessons.” A coral colored banner at the top reads, “ACTION ALERT”.
A nationwide “Don’t Say Trans” bill has been introduced in Congress: HR 7661. If passed, it could censor LGBTQ+ voices, especially trans voices, & force schools to remove books from libraries & force educators to remove references to trans people/issues from their lessons. pflag.org/TakeAction
Centered against a pale blue background patterned with gridded blue dots is a large teal banner. Large white text reads, “TELL YOUR SENATOR TO VOTE NO ON THE SAVE ACT”. Smaller text beneath reads, “The SAVE Act is a dangerous voter suppression bill that could put the right to vote at risk for tens of millions of Americans. Worse yet, some Senators are trying to add anti-trans provisions that would target transgender youth. Please urge your senators to vote NO on the SAVE Act and to reject any anti-transgender amendments today!” A coral colored banner at the top reads, “ACTION ALERT”.
Tell your senators to VOTE NO on the “SAVE” Act! The Senate is debating a dangerous voter suppression bill that would disenfranchise tens of millions of Americans. And if that wasn’t enough, some Senators are trying to add anti-trans provisions. pflagnation.al/TakeAction-NoSAVEAct
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📢 Whether at the federal or state level, we have actions you can take to fight for our LGBTQ+ loved ones. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Read more below about how you can take action!
We have been unwavering in our commitment to protecting our members’ rights to come together without violating their privacy or identities being revealed. PFLAG has always been clear on that point and that has not changed. It never will, and we will never back down.
We’ve got you.
Even though PFLAG is required to turn over documents that respond to these demands, that does not include information identifying PFLAG members or their families.
Last week, after two years of litigation, the TX Supreme Court agreed, making it clear that PFLAG National can continue protecting information about our members’ identities, that the Office of the Attorney General is not above the law, and its actions are subject to meaningful review by the courts.
Against a teal background and encased in a thin, pastel blue border is a statement from PFLAG National that can be read in the description. A large white headline reads, “We’ve Got You” and a gold subheading beneath reads, “Statement in Response to Texas Supreme Court Decision”.
It’s a scary time. And we know that the Texas Supreme Court decision has created additional fear and anxiety for trans people and their loved ones.
We want to be clear: PFLAG National has always been steadfast that we would not turn over our members’ names or identities to the State of Texas.
GAYFOLs 10th Anniversary Charity Event - Pink Pony Party. General Adm: $25, VIP Package: $50. Saturday March 21, 6-10pm at BrickCentric LEGO Fan Convention in Burbank, CA. A Charity Fundraiser & Silent Auction benefiting the LA LGBT Center and PFLAG Los Angeles.
📢 For our PFLAG fam and LEGO fans in the Los Angeles area! This Saturday, March 21st, GayFOLs (a Global community for LGBTQIA+ fans of LEGO) is hosting their 10th Anniversary party, and PFLAG Los Angeles is a beneficiary!
Purchase tickets at: https://pflagnation.al/4rCYVy5
PFLAG National remains committed to our mission of supporting LGBTQ+ people and their families, including those in Texas, because every transgender person in Texas, including trans youth, deserve the freedom to thrive as well as a right to privacy, dignity, and respect.
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Hi Eric, we say both because they are different things and target different identities. No new team has been started. Itʻs still 'LGBTQ+'.
On a light pink background are two screenshots of the aforementioned article, "Cruelty Is Not Strength" by Jane Clementi, Co-Founder of the Tyler Clementi Foundation.
In a powerful op-ed for @Newsweek, Jane Clementi urges us to reject the toxic belief that cruelty equals courage and reminds us what bullying truly costs — especially for LGBTQ+ youth. We must end this dangerous trend with empathy and compassion: newsweek.com/cruelty-is-not-strength-opinion-11576911
Drink water, take care of your beautiful selves, and get rest. We're proud of you. 🫶🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Tonight's #SOTU was full of lies, distractions, and an absurd amount of gore.
Here are a few facts:
1. Trans people have always existed and always will.
2. Everyone deserves access to health care and the freedom to be their authentic self.
3. We'll keep fighting for our LGBTQ+ loved ones.
Trump wants a Congressional Medal of Honor, but much like the Nobel Peace Prize, the actual award doesn't transfer if gifted.
An image of GLAD Law marchers at Boston Pride for the People, one person is holding a sign that says "Justice for ALL". The text above the image says "The strength of our union isn't measured in soundbites. It is measured by whether people can live safely, openly, and with equality under the law." The GLAD Law logo is present.
Tonight’s State of the Union may try to paint a picture of strength. But true signs of strength don’t include scapegoating transgender people, threatening fundamental rights, tearing apart families, or weakening democracy. https://bit.ly/3OA3oUj
No matter what President Trump says, ICE on our streets does not make anyone safer.
Our elected officials must demand an end to the lawless cruelty enacted by federal agents.