This week's discussion topic is the impact of business leaders in conversations about LGBTQ+ equality in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: Supporting LGBTQ+ Dependents in Military Families
This week's episode is about supporting military families and their LGBTQ+ dependents.
Something to Talk About Live: The Financial Cost of So-Called "Conversion Therapy"
This week's discussion topic is the financial cost of conversion therapy in the US.
Something To Talk About Live: Friday, April 22 Is The GLSEN National Day Of Silence
This week's discussion topic is the GLSEN National Day of Silence and supporting LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
Something to Talk About: The Significance of Being Counted
This week's discussion topic is the significance of having reliable demographic data about sexual orientation and gender identity in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: Your Right to Vote is Under Attack
This week's discussion topic is voting rights in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: Another Day, Another Book Ban
This weeks discussion topic is book banning in the US and the launch of PFLAG's #ReadWithLove campaign.
Something to Talk About Live: "Parental Rights In Education Bills” Will Hurt Marginalized Youth
This week's discussion topic is Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Something to Talk About Live: January is Poverty in America Awareness Month
This week's discussion topic is economic disparities faced by people who are LGBTQ+ in the United States.
Something To Talk About Live: You Can’t Read This - The Book Banning Trend
The topic of this week's discusison is the surge of requests to ban books currently available in school and public libraries.
Something to Talk About Live: November 18, 2021
This week's discussion topic is ID documents for trans and nonbinary folks as well as the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Something to Talk About Live: November 11, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experience of LGBTQ+ veterans in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: October 21, 2021
This week's discussion topic is intersex inclusion.
Something to Talk About Live: October 14, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the removal of homsexuality from the DSM in 1973 and the PBS Documentary, Cured.
Something to Talk About Live: October 7, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ history.
Something to Talk About Live: September 16, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experience of people who are LGBTQ+ and Hispanic in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: August 26, 2021
This week's discussion topic is conversion therapy and the film Pray Away on Netflix.
Something to Talk About Live: July 29, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experience of people who are LGBTQ+ globally.
Something to Talk About Live: July 15, 2021
This week's discussion topic is anti-trans state legislation and the AMA's position on gender affirming care for children.
Something to Talk About Live: June 3, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ inclusive school curriculum and the states that mandate or ban it.
Something to Talk About Live: April 29, 2021
This week's discussion topic is impact that anti-trans legislation is having on families with gender diverse children.
Something to Talk About Live: April 8, 2021
This week's discussion topic is The Equality Act.
The Equality Act: Taking Action to Advocate for Crucial Legislation Recording & Training Toolkit
The Equality Act is making news again – introduced in February, passed in the House as a bipartisan bill, and now active in the Senate. It is crucial federal legislation...
Something to Talk About Live: February 25, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the Equality Act.
Change the World in Two Minutes: How to Share Your Story Recording & Training Toolkit
Everyone’s got a story, but knowing how to shape and tell that story effectively is a skill that separates the talkers from the real change-makers. This highly interactive, 60-minute, session...
Celebrating the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
WASHINGTON—Today PFLAG, representing hundreds of thousands of parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ+ people, celebrates the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Something to Talk About Live: December 10, 2020
This week's discussion topic is conversion therapy and the PBS film Cured.
Something to Talk About Live: November 5, 2020
This week's discussion topic is self-care in the COVID-19 era.
LGBTQ Sex Ed: Health, Rights, and Pleasure Recording & Training Toolkit
Sex education for LGBTQ youth tends to be very limited, both in formal and informal spaces. This workshop will raise awareness of the importance of providing LGBTQ youth with...
Something to Talk About Live: September 10, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the disenfranchisement of transgender voters due to strict voter-ID laws.

The Seven-Day #2020VotePlan Challenge
A good plan can overcome any obstacle, even 2020!
The pandemic has cancelled everything from trips to school to date night, but PFLAG National wants to help make sure it doesn’t cancel your vote.
...
Something to Talk About Live: August 13, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the impact that COVID-19 has had on summer internships.
Something to Talk About Live: August 6, 2020
This week's discussion topic is recent legal changes in Puerto Rico and the impact they will have on women and LGBTQ+ Puerto Ricans.
Something to Talk About Live: July 16, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the significance and impact of LGBTQ+ inclusive brands.
The Role of Parents in Protecting Youth from Conversion Therapy Recording & Training Toolkit
PFLAG National is proud to partner with The Mattachine Society of Washington, DC and Lisa Linksy, Partner at McDermott, Will, & Emery,...
PFLAG National Presents a Series on Conversion Therapy and LGBTQ Youth
PFLAG National is proud to partner with The Mattachine Society of Washington, DC and Lisa Linksy, Partner at McDermott,...
Conversion Therapy and LGBTQ Youth Recording & Training Toolkit
PFLAG National is proud to partner with The Mattachine Society of Washington, DC and Lisa Linksy, Partner at McDermott,...
PFLAG Votes 2020: Advocacy in 10 Minutes or Less
These 5-10 minute videos are designed to help PFLAG members and leaders stay nonpartisan as they express excitement, maximize involvement ,and operate successfully within the guidelines set forth by the...
Candidate Guidelines and Social Media Best Practices
As the 2020 presidential campaign season gets started we are already getting a lot of questions about what they can and cannot say about candidates. In the excitement about...
Fair Housing For All: Rights of the LGBTQ+ Community Recording & Training Toolkit
There are an estimated four million incidents of housing discrimination in rental and sales each year. The majority of those incidents are not reported and an even smaller number result...
Something to Talk About: March 2019
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for EqualityTM...

Transgender Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual day of recognition, celebrated around the world on March 31st, which is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-expansive people, while simultaneously raising awareness of the...
PFLAG Houlton breaking down social barriers
“You can’t tell if a person is gay or straight,” Holden said. “We exist for support, education and advocacy.”

Our 2018 Top Ten Best and Worst
2018 was a year with some high highs and, as always, some very low lows. Here’s PFLAG National’s top 10-–did your bests and worsts make the list?
Bests
There was solid LGBTQ+ visibility in television this year. We can thank...
Just one gay acquaintance can change hearts and minds on LGBTQ rights
"Those who were previously opposed or ambivalent about gay and lesbian people can change their hearts and minds," Owen said.
LGBTQ Organizations Condemn Federal Commission on School Safety Recommendation to Rescind School Disciplinary Guidance
U.S. Department of Education continues to fail students of color and LGBTQ students
Vogue Theater joins with PFLAG Manistee to bring a film to life
The Vogue Theater has partnered with PFLAG Manistee for the viewing of “Boy Erased”
Three mothers form South Bay chapter of PFLAG
"Linda Reeves, along with two other mothers of gay children — Cindy Byrne and Tina Sarafa — will soon launch the first Manhattan Beach and South Bay chapter"
Decatur PFLAG gathers to honor murdered transgender individuals
Those who came together with PFLAG at 1st Congregational Church on Sunday gathered for a solemn purpose — to honor the lives of transgender people murdered because of their identity.
Homophobia in Washington State moves PFLAG to action
"Homophobic Facebook post incites fear and anxiety within the local LGBTQ community and anonymous individuals started a campaign to promote inclusiveness within Sedro-Woolley and Skagit Valley"
Transgender Day of Remembrance honored locally on Nov. 27
"The Transgender Day of Remembrance was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998."
PFLAG Salisbury featured in new parade
"PFLAG and Salisbury PRIDE were featured in the '’Tis the Season Spectacular' as well as other groups that have not been invited to participate before."
PFLAG Dillion Supports Non-Discrimination Ordinance
"PFLAG Dillon has asked the City of Dillon to adopt a non-discrimination (otherwise known as expansion of the definition of protected persons) city ordinance."
Stopping the Blitz: Coordinated Response to Christian Nationalist State Campaigns Recording & Training Toolkit
Project Blitz is a concerted campaign designed to shape state law using a distorted concept of religious freedom to push back on LGBTQ equality as well as gender and reproductive justice issues....
PFLAG playing a vital role in family relationships
"Some families are inadequately exposed and informed about the LGBTQ community. This is where organizations like PFLAG can play a vital role in family members’ relationships with one another."
Verizon donates $250,000 to PFLAG
"The international telecommunications company Verizon presented a check on Monday for $250,000 to PFLAG, which advocates for families and allies of LGBT people, at the group’s headquarters in Washi
PFLAG Has Been A Lifesaving Resource For Families Of LGBTQ Kids For Decades
“PFLAG was the scaffolding to hold me up and my family together while we went on an amazing journey to understand, accept and eventually celebrate our trans child,”
Sam Thoron, former PFLAG president, dies at 79
Sam Thoron sold insurance and raced sports cars — but he was better known for changing the lives of thousands of straight families with gay children.

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
Please join us, along with our friends from Waves Ahead, on Friday, November 20th for a special virtual vigil in honor of TDOR.
Won't Be Erased: PFLAG National Statement on Transgender Erasure by the Administration
Today, PFLAG National released the following statement from board member Stephanie Battaglino:
Voting Matters: The PFLAG National “Get Out the Vote” and Voting Guide
**2018 Edition** HOT OFF THE PRESSES!
All you need for voter advocacy as a PFLAG member, chapter member, or PFLAG supporter. Download yours now!
Advocacy in an Election Year for PFLAG Leaders: Your Voice Can Change the World Recording & Training Toolkit
The midterms will be here soon. The urgency of the upcoming election is already dominating the headlines and your social media news feed. And while PFLAGers have always been legislative...

Meet the 2018 Summer Interns
This summer, we have three college students joining our team as interns. Hailing from Florida, Kentucky, and North Carolina to spend their summer with PFLAG National, we could not be more excited to have their unique identities, experiences, and viewpoints in...
PFLAG National On SCOTUS Muslim Ban Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C.—PFLAG National—the nation’s first and largest organization uniting families, allies, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people—today issued the following st
PFLAG National on the Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision
The Supreme Court today issued a very narrow decision in favor of one baker in one shop in one case in one state.
When LGBTQ+ Past and Present Collide! How LGBTQ+ History Can Inform PFLAG Advocacy Work Recording & Training Toolkit
Understanding key facts about LGBTQ+ history and how it shapes the world we’re in today are an essential part of creating change in our communities. PFLAG leaders. members, and...
National LGBTQ Organizations Join Waves Ahead to Rebuild Puerto Rico
Organizations Sending Volunteers for Community Action in May
Something to Talk About: February 2018
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about...
PFLAG National Speaks Out Against “Abhorrent” Act by Department of Education Against Transgender Students
WASHINGTON, D.C.—PFLAG National—the nation’s first and largest organization uniting families and allies with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people —responded today to the ann
PFLAGers Bring the Power of the Zip Code to Creating Change Lobby Day 2018
PFLAGer Karen Mitchell from PFLAG Columbus, Ohio joined PFLAG National staffers Jaime Henkel, Jean-Marie Navetta, and Diego Sanchez to hit Capitol Hill, zip code by zip code, to cover the states of Ohio, Oregon, California and Massachusetts, respectively. They advocated...
PFLAG National Speaks Out Against So-Called “Conscience and Religious Freedom” Division of HHS
WASHINGTON, D.C.—PFLAG National—the nation’s first and largest organization uniting families and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—responded today to
PFLAG National Board Member Susan Thronson "Won't Be Denied"
"Family acceptance for LGBTQ youth who face homelessness and attempt suicide at tragic and unacceptable levels.
PFLAG National “...Will Never Stop Saying The Words”
"...we trust in an evidence-based and science-based policy, especially when it comes to gender, sexual orientation, reproductive health, and the health and wellbeing of our transgender loved ones."

PFLAG National at the Supreme Court for Charlie Craig v Masterpiece Cakeshop
Former PFLAG National Executive Director Jaime M. Grant, Ph.D. spoke at the rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court as oral arguments on Charlie Craig v. Masterpiece Cakeshop took place. She also had...
PFLAG National on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ Planned Revision of Title IX Guidance on Sexual Assault on Campuses
“...will leave universities with less clarity, and make LGBTQ students, students of color, students with disabilities, all students, more vulnerable.”
PFLAG National On DACA
WASHINGTON, D.C.—PFLAG National—the nation’s largest organization uniting families and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)—today issued the following s
Advocacy 101 Resources
Check out these resources to help you set up a meeting with your elected officials, build a coalition, or send out a media advisory. In addition, we have included an...
PFLAG National On Violence In Charlottesville, VA
This weekend in Charlottesville, we saw a group of white supremacists use violent words, and even more violent behavior, to ridicule, harass, debase, and injure people of color, people of the Jewish faith, and other marginalized communities.
Something to Talk About: July 2017
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about...
PFLAGers offer support in China
On May 20, "Lover's Day" in China, a group of mothers, affiliated with the US-founded PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), caused a stir by appearing at a Shanghai park where

Thoughts from a trans army brat...
The callous and cavalier actions by the Commander-in-Chief—desiring to ban active duty and prospective transgender troops from military service—are ignorant and un-American. As an Army brat whose Dad was a career Army and World War II combat veteran, I have...
PFLAG and other pro-LGBT organizations advocate at Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting
Liz Owen, director of communications for PFLAG National, attended the Phoenix event and says it confirmed that LGBT acceptance is a value that r

PFLAGers Take Pride
For the past month, parades, marches, festivals, workshops, picnics, and parties have taken place around the world to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, which honors the Stonewall riots which took place in 1969 in New York City. PFLAGers...
Health Risk Behaviors among Gender Expansive Students with Alison Gill Recording
In addition to transgender youth, gender expansive (also called gender nonconforming or nonbinary) youth are receiving a great deal of attention in the media and among educators and policymakers. However,...
PFLAG National on ACA Repeal, Risk of Harm to LGBTQ and Other Communities
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—today spoke out f
PFLAG National Says Executive Order Grants “...Broad Permission to Discriminate”
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—today spoke out a
PFLAG National Lauds Congressional Reintroduction of Equality Act
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—lauded today’s re
PFLAG National Salutes Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27)
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—today spoke out i
Something to Talk About: April 2017
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ and ally issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program...
PFLAG National Statement on Gorsuch Confirmation
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—issued the follow
PFLAG National Statement on Hively Workplace Victory
Equal protection under the law should mean just that: equal protection. This decision confirms that premise, and is especially important given the efforts in Indiana to create legal exceptions to nondiscrimination protections under the guise of “Religious Freedom” during then-Governor Pence's tenure. We are heartened, too, that this decision which affirms that people who are lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was written by an overwhelming majority of the court.
PFLAG Port Huron on Title IX Guidance Rescission
Lisa Seelmann is the vice president of PFLAG Port Huron, a local chapter of a national organization that exists to support and advocate for those in the LGBTQ community, families, friends and allie
PFLAG Statement on SCOTUS and Gavin Grimm Case
Today’s decision did not change the meaning of Title IX, although we are disappointed that the Supreme Court will not take the opportunity now to provide further clarity around the discrimination protections it provides transgender students.
Reactions: Trump Administration Rescinds Title IX Protections For Trans Students
“Tomorrow we will fight even harder for the protections that Title IX still affords all transgender youth across the country.”
GLSEN and PFLAG National relaunch #ClaimYourRights campaign in support of transgender students
Today, GLSEN and PFLAG join together to re-launch our #ClaimYourRights Campaign, to help anyone affected by or witnessing anti-transgender discrimination in our schools file a complaint with the Of
Trump Administration Revokes Trans Student Guidelines
And PFLAG executive director Elizabeth Kohm said, “PFLAG hearts everywhere are with the worried parents who will be kept awake tonight, and the kids who will be scared to go to school in the mornin
Claim Your Rights Posters
PFLAG National and GLSEN have relaunched our #ClaimYourRights Campaign to help anyone affected by or witnessing anti-trans discrimination in schools file a complaint with the Office for Civil...
Supercharge Your PFLAG Advocacy and Be Heard! Recording & Training Toolkit
Lobbying is hotter than ever. Elected officials' phone lines are busy, there are lines outside of offices, and emails are flooding in. And while PFLAGers have always been legislative advocates,...

FAQs: Rescission of U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (DOE) Title IX Guidance for Transgender Students
Answers to your most pressing questions.
PFLAG National Statement on Rescission of Guidance Protecting Trans Students

Urgent: Rescission of Title IX Guidance for Transgender Students
We need to share some disturbing news: There is a real possibility that the life-saving Title IX nondiscrimination guidance to protect transgender students might be rescinded.
We have neither commented on nor responded to rumors in the past month, but...
PFLAG Will Hold Trump Administration Accountable — Kids' Lives Depend on It
How do we all move forward, when those who are supposed to lead in keeping our students safe have demonstrated a lack of experience, knowledge, and commitment to doing so?
PFLAG National Statement on Betsy DeVos Confirmation
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—issued the follow
PFLAG National Statement on SCOTUS Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—has issued the fo

Join the PFLAG National Rapid Response Team
Were you one of the thousands of people who signed up to join the PFLAG National Rapid Response Team last week? If not, now is definitely the time.
PFLAGers know that legislators listen most closely to those within their zip...
PFLAG National Calls HB2 Inaction “...Unconscionable, Unacceptable...”
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—today called out
PFLAG National Joins Call for Immediate Full Repeal of North Carolina’s HB2
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—has called for th
PFLAG National Thanks DOE, DOJ For Guidance On Trans Students
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—today hailed the
PFLAG National Lauds Appointments of Catherine Lhamon and Debo Adegbile to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—today lauded Pres

You are loved. You are valued. PFLAG is here.
It has been a difficult day for so many of us.
And before we say anything else, we must say this, regardless of what has happened:
You are loved. You are valued. And PFLAG is here.
The election results have...
PFLAG National Joins Call to Administration to Act on Behalf of LGBT-Owned Businesses
With less than three months remaining before President Obama leaves office, LGBT advocates are calling on him to take action on behalf of LGBT-owned businesses seeking federal contracts before his

House Votes to Rename Jackson Heights Post Office After PFLAG Founders
Earlier today, the House of Representatives voted on--and passed--a bill introduced earlier this year by NY Congressman Joe Crowley, which would designate the Jackson Heights, NY post office as the Jeanne and...
Declaración de PFLAG National en el Ataque en Orlando
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2016
Para más información, le contacta a Liz Owen, Directora de Comunicaciones, PFLAG National | [email protected] | (202) 657-4026
Workplace Fairness
Corporate America is leading the way in creating LGBTQ-friendly and inclusive work environments by adopting inclusive workplace policies protecting LGBTQ employees from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation...
Claim Your Rights
If you have experienced bullying, harassment, or discrimination in school because of sexual orientation or gender identity, you’re not alone. According to GLSEN, approximately 85% of high school...
LGBTQ Groups Call for Unity in Wake of Orlando Shooting
We the undersigned organizations working on the front lines of the le

Florida PFLAG Chapter Leader Makes Pride Week Proclamation
Kerri McCoy, chapter leader of PFLAG Polk County, proclaimed June 13-19 to be LGBTQ Pride Week after county commissioners refused to support the proclamation. Though Polk Pride organizer Scott Guira had submitted the proclamation to county officials, ...

Fighting for Fairness in Our States
The backlash to successful movement forward for equality continues to grow, week by week, with state legislatures looking to erase existing protections and enact bills harmful to LGBTQ people.
Yet, no matter what state or community...
Make It Count: The PFLAG National Get Out the Vote Pocket Guide
*2020 Update!*
Make It Count: The PFLAG National Get Out the Vote Pocket Guide is PFLAG National's pocket guide for your get-out-the-vote activities. Not sure of the dos and don'ts...
One Voice Can Change the World
*2019-2020 Update!*
One Voice Can Change The World: The PFLAG National Policy Guide and Advocacy Toolkit is PFLAG National's guide and toolkit for PFLAG members like yourself to learn about...
American Civil Rights Cities Act
This bill directs the National Park Service to designate one city per year as an “American Civil Rights City” to highlight that city’s commitment to protecting civil rights and...
Building Coalitions that Work for Everyone Recording & Training Toolkit
For PFLAG chapters, working in coalitions can be a powerful way to address urgent situations, empower community members, launch community-wide initiatives, advocate for legislative change, and create long-term social transformation. In...
Statement on DOJ Action in North Carolina on HB2
"We thank Attorney General Loretta Lynch and the Department of Justice for their decisive actions in favor of respect and fairness for our transgender loved ones and their families.
501c3 Rules
These are rules you must follow while representing PFLAG, in person, including at chapter and coalition events,...
Straight for Equality in Healthcare Publication
This guide helps healthcare professionals understand how they too can help move equality forward. By being more inclusive in their language and learning more about the unique challenges that LGBT...
Statement on North Carolina Governor's Executive Order
GREENSBORO, NC - PFLAG National board member and Greensboro, NC resident, Linda Stroupe, today issued the following statement in response to North Carolina Gov. McCrory’s Executive Order:

Paulette Goodman keeps moving equality forward...
As reported by Jeff Getek of MyMCMedia, former PFLAG National president Paulette Goodman (1988-1992) is keeping up the good fight for equality...but not before taking a quick break earlier this year to celebrate the marriage victory at the Supreme Court....

Until I See Skylar Again...
We are proud to share this piece from PFLAG mom and National board member Marsha Aizumi, though heartbroken that we have to. With thanks to Huffington Post Gay Voices, where it was originally posted.
There are...
Stunned in Selma on Saturday

The Thorons: A Legacy of Love
Today we hear from Jeff Johnson, a Communications and Policy intern with PFLAG National. Jeff had the opportunity to meet with longtime PFLAG leaders Sam and Julia Thoron. Following is his report on their journey to becoming dedicated PFLAG leaders,...
An Open Letter: From Ferguson to True Freedom
Today we are sharing an open letter that our parent organization, PFLAG National, signed on to along with 46 other LGBTQ organizations, in regards to the recent outcry in our country. PFLAG was formed by a brave mother who stood up...
PFLAG Metro DC Member's Son Speaks Out On BSA Leadership, Post Eagle Scouts
History was made when Pascal Tessier--son of proud PFLAG mom and PFLAG Metro DC board member Tracie Felker--became the first openly gay scout to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest within the scouting organization.

PFLAG Chapters Speaking Out...in the Press!
PFLAGers always make it a point to speak out, especially when the health and well being of their LGBTQ loved ones is on the line. And when they're given the opportunity to do so in the press, that message can...
PFLAG Indianapolis: The Fight for Equality in Indiana
Today we hear from PFLAG Indianapolis co-President and Indiana State Coordinator Annette Gross.
To say that Annette is a warrior would be something of an understatement: she is tireless, fearless, outspoken, fierce and funny...and always on the front line of...