U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Rules for Coverage of Gender Affirming Care
"PFLAG National applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to reaffirm that laws that discriminate in healthcare, that ban certain vulnerable neighbors from accessing care covered for others, are unconstitutional." - Brian K. Bond (he/him), CEO of PFLAG National
Statement on Biden Administration’s Finalization of New Title IX Rule
Students across races, places, and genders prove every day that they can do great things, especially when they can attend school without fear of harassment or discrimination. We commend the Biden administration for delivering on their commitment to clarify Title IX’s vital civil rights protections, and call on the administration to finish the job, to ensure all students, including transgender, nonbinary, and intersex student athletes, realize the law's full protections.
Families Win in Texas Appeals Court in PFLAG v. Abbott Ruling
The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, affirmed that DFPS can't investigate parents simply for affirming their transgender children. Proof, once again, that our love is louder!
Supreme Court of Texas Hears Oral Argument about the Ban of Medical Care for Transgender Youth
“Every parent in Texas deserves for their child to have access to health care when they need it, but S.B. 14 takes away that assurance of health and safety for children who are transgender. Our hope is that today, the Court heard this injustice and will take steps to rectify it, so every child in Texas, transgender or not, has the freedom to thrive.” — Brian K. Bond (he/him), CEO of PFLAG National
Our newest film "Pieces of Me" is out now in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility!
Written, directed, and produced by Nick Oceano-Armendariz—the film centers on the life of New York-based artist and transgender activist Joslyn DeFreece.
