Press

September 30, 2025

CEO Brian K. Bond Touts GLMA’s Alex Sheldon Among the TIME100 Next

"Trans and nonbinary people deserve the freedom to thrive. Yet attacks on trans health care threaten that truth and could affect all parents’ decision­making rights—and all providers’ ability to offer best-practice medical care. It’s why we need folks like Alex, who fight for all of us." –Brian K. Bond, CEO of PFLAG National

September 22, 2025

PFLAG Advocate George Takei Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025

Takei is an award-winning actor, outspoken civil rights activist, PFLAG National Advocate honoree, and New York Times–bestselling author.

September 15, 2025

PFLAG National, Second Peninsula and Filmmaker Brooke Sebold launch “I Changed My Mind”

"I Changed My Mind" is a five-episode series that shines a light on personal journeys of growth, courage and change. Each new episode will be released from Sept. through Dec. 2025, beginning with "Ria's Story" on Sept. 15.

July 15, 2025

Sultan Shakir Appointed as Chief Operating Officer of PFLAG National

“This work is deeply personal to me as a queer Muslim who found affirmation and community in spaces like the ones PFLAG creates. I am honored to join PFLAG National at this pivotal time." - Sultan Shakir, (he/him/his), COO of PFLAG National

June 27, 2025

PFLAG National, Civil Rights Organizations React to Supreme Court Ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor

“Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a heartbreaking one for LGBTQ+ students, families and employees of Montgomery County Public Schools. However, this ruling does not erase what PFLAG parents, students and educators have long known, and a vast body of research supports: All students benefit from a school climate that promotes inclusion, acceptance, and respect,” said Brian K. Bond (he/him/his), CEO of PFLAG National.

June 18, 2025

Supreme Court “Abandons transgender children and families to political whims” in U.S. v. Skrmetti decision

"Today’s shameful 6-3 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a cruel blow to doctors, transgender youth, and the loving parents of trans kids. Transgender people of all ages, like all people, deserve the healthcare they need when they need it, without barriers of discrimination," said Brian K. Bond (he/him/his), CEO of PFLAG National

May 22, 2025

PFLAG Opposes Bill to Harm Millions of Families

“As a person living with HIV who is able to get healthcare, this bill is mortifying and will cost lives. It will burden our healthcare system. It’s mean-spirited, short-sighted, politically motivated, and is government malpractice," said Brian K. Bond, CEO of PFLAG National.

May 1, 2025

Response to Conversion Therapy Report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

March 4, 2025

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Trump’s Anti-Trans Healthcare Order

“PFLAG parents are good and decent people who love their trans kids and want them to grow up to become thriving, happy, healthy adults. Yet, President Trump and other politicians maliciously harm our families by denying them access to physician-prescribed, medically recommended care. This order puts trans and nonbinary young people and their families at risk—and we’re not putting up with it,” said Brian K. Bond (he/him), chief executive officer of PFLAG National.