This week's discussion topic is the impact of business leaders in conversations about LGBTQ+ equality in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: Tuesday, May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
This week's discussion topic is global LGBTQ+ issues.
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.
Be Kind, Not Just Nice: Transforming Your Conversations Recording & Training Toolkit
We all know the phrase "if you're not going to say something nice, then don't say anything at all." But what do we do when others don't follow that rule...
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 Live: Affirming LGBTQ+ Christians this Holy Week
This week's discussion topic is the many ways we can affirm the lives of LGBTQ+ Christians.
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: LGBTQ+ Identities and Neurodiversity
This week's discussion topic is the intersection of sexual orientation, gender identity, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
PFLAG Connects: Communities -- Understanding How to Build Inclusive Spaces Recording & Training Toolkit
Launched in October 2021, PFLAG Connects: Communities (PCC) has quickly become a mainstay of PFLAG National’s work to increase diversity and inclusion efforts. Through the creation of support meetings specifically...
Something to Talk About Live: Catholic, Irish, LGBTQ+ – and Proud of All Three!
This week's discussion topic is the experience of LGBTQ+ Irish Americans.
Something To Talk About Live: March Is Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month
This week's discussion topic is Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month.
Something To Talk About Live: The Impact Of Banning Queer Books
This week's discussion topic is the impact of book bans.
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: Elevating LGBTQ+ Victims of the Holocaust Whose Stories Were Lost
This week's discussion topic is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Something To Talk About Live: This National Hugging Day (January 21) Hug Your Trans And Nonbinary Loved Ones Tight
This week's discussion is about what to do if a child or loved one comes out as trans/nonbinary.
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: PFLAG Gives Back Through Volunteerism
This week's discussion topic is volunteerism and being of service in our commnuities.
Something to Talk About Live: May Your Holidays Be Merry and Gay
This week's discussion topic is queer holiday traditions and creating joy at a time that can be difficult for some.
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: December 2, 2021
This week's discussion topic is culturally competent medical care for LGBTQ+ patients.
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 28, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ inclusion in Puerto Rico.
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 30, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports - and specifically in professional men's sports in the US.
Advanced Bi+ Allyship: Going Beyond the "Bi"nary Recording & Training Toolkit
Beginning the ally journey can take a lot of introspection about your biases—and that work must continue as you become a more advanced ally. In this 201-level training, we will...
Something to Talk About Live: September 23, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the erasure of men who are bisexual+.
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: September 9, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ representation in gaming.
Something to Talk About Live: September 2, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the LGBTQ+ generational wealth gap.
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: August 19, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experiences of LGBTQ+ elders in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: August 12, 2021
This week's discussion topic is "guncles" and the role the play in modern families.
Something to Talk About Live: August 5, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ coffee shops and other queer, sober spaces.
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 22, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the power and impact of queer hairstyles.
Bisexuality+ 101: Understanding & Supporting People Who Are Bi+: Recording & Training Toolkit
The LGBTQ+ community is inclusive of many, but too often certain letters -- and people -- are less visible. As allies become increasingly educated about the LGBTQ+ community and feel more...
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: July 1, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the impact of disco music on LGBTQ+ culture.
Something to Talk About Live: June 24, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ comic book characters and creators.
Something to Talk About Live: June 17, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experience of black LGBTQ+ folks and their families.
Something to Talk About Live: June 10, 2021
This week's discussion topic is how to find an LGBTQ+ inclusive college or university.
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: May 27, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experience of queer, femme fans of Star Trek.
Something to Talk About Live: May 20, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ mental health in the era of COVID-19.
Something to Talk About Live: May 13, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the lack of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ folks on social media.
Something to Talk About Live: May 6, 2020
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ inclusion in faith communities.
What the +?: Understanding and Supporting Expansive LGBTQ+ Identities Recording & Training Toolkit
Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Simple, right? Not for everyone. As allies become more engaged in LGBTQ+ spaces and advocacy, they often have questions about “the plus.” Please join PFLAG...
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 22, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ involvement and inclusion in the environmental justice movement.
Something to Talk About Live: April 15, 2021
This week's discussion topic is breaking the "walls of silence" around self-harm, suicidal ideation, and death by suicide.
Something to Talk About Live: April 8, 2021
This week's discussion topic is The Equality Act.
Something to Talk About Live: April 1, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experience of college-aged LGBTQ+ folks during COVID-19.
Something to Talk About Live: March 25, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the significance and impact of the FX show Pose.
Something to Talk About Live: March 18, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experiences of LGBTQ+ Mormons.
Something to Talk About Live: March 11, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the disappearance of lesbian bars in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: March 4, 2021
This weeks discussion topic is LGBTQ+ demographics in the US .
Be Kind, Rewind: Recognizing Your Role in Building Inclusion Recording & Training Toolkit
Nonstop social media. Quarantine. Political unrest. Baggage. And so many deadlines. Nearly everyone strives to be a more inclusive, kind leader, but getting it right is rarely easy. We are all...
Something to Talk About Live: February 25, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the Equality Act.
Something to Talk About Live: February 18, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the lack of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ diversity in major media award nominations.
Something to Talk About Live; February 11, 2021
This week's discussion topic is asexuality and aromanticism.
Something to Talk About Live: February 4, 2021
This week's discussion is black LGBTQ+ heroes throughout history.
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...
Something to Talk About Live: January 28, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experience of LGBTQ+ folks living with a disability.
Something to Talk About Live: January 21, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experiences of nonreligious LGBTQ+ youth.
Something to Talk About Live: January 14, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experience of LGBTQ+ Wonder Woman fans.
Something to Talk About Live: January 7, 2021
This week's discussion topic is chosen families and the impact of COVID-19 has had on them.
Something to Talk About Live: December 17, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the experience of LGBTQ+ Jews in the US.
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: December 3, 2020
This week's discussion topic is PrEP, HIV/AIDS, and the decline of HIV-related deaths over the last eight years.
Something to Talk About Live: November 19, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and anti-trans violence worldwide.
Something to Talk About Live: November 12, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the experiences of queer, Christian, Tejanos.
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: October 29, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the significance of Halloween in LGBTQ+ culture.
Something to Talk About Live: October 22, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the history of "coming out" and the political significance it holds today.
Something to Talk About Live: October 15, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the experiences of LGBTQ+ Filipinos in the Philippines and in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: October 8, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the experience of LGBTQ+ Republicans and conservatives in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: October 1, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the casting of queer characters in popular media.
Something to Talk About Live: September 24, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the disappearance of LGBTQ+ newspapers, print media, and periodicals in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: September 17, 2020
This week's discussion topic is classic LGBTQ+ literature.
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.
Something to Talk About Live: September 3, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the isolation many LGBTQ+ young people felt during stay-at-home orders in the COVID-19 era.
Something to Talk About Live: August 27, 2020
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ gamers.
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.
How to Stop Arguing About Religion but Make Your Point Recording & Training Toolkit
Religious objections still interfere with the equality of LGBTQ people, and arguments from the Bible, tradition, and religious authorities, are cited by critics to justify discrimination and abuse. We've heard...
Something to Talk About Live: July 30, 2020
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ inclusion in professional men's sports.
Something to Talk About Live: July 23, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the mental health impacts COVID-19 has had on the LGBTQ+ population.
Something to Talk About Live: July 16, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the significance and impact of LGBTQ+ inclusive brands.
Something to Talk About Live: July 9, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the experience of people who are LGBTQ+ in rural America.
Something to Talk About Live: July 2, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the experience of people who are bi+ in LGBTQ+ and straight spaces.
Something to Talk About Live: June 18, 2020
This week's discussion topic is how to celebrate Pride if you aren't out to everyone in your life.
Something to Talk About Live: June 11, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the Black Lives Matter movement and its impact on black, LGBTQ+ activists.
Something to Talk About Live: June 4, 2020
This week's discussion topic is essential LGBTQ+ pride songs.
Something to Talk About Live: May 28, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the experience of LGBTQ+ Muslims.
Something to Talk About Live: May 21, 2020
This week's discussion topic is online safety for people who are LGBTQ+ and the responsibility of moderators to create safe online space.
Something to Talk About Live: May 14, 2020
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ representation in fantasy and science fiction.
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,...
Something to Talk About Live: May 7, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the ALA's banned book list - this week with author Lesléa Newman.
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,...
Something to Talk About Live: April 30, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the ALA's banned book list - and the 8 of 10 most challenged with LGBTQ+ content.
Something to Talk About Live: April 23, 2020
This week's discussion topic is changes in public opinion data about the right to religious refusal in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: April 16, 2020
This week's discussion topic is innovative projects helping to connect LGBTQ+ folks during the COVID-19 era.
Something to Talk About Live: April 9, 2020
This week's discussion topics is the shift of LGBTQ+ events to online formats in the COVID-19 era.
Something to Talk About Live: April 2, 2020
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ films available on streaming services.
Something to Talk About Live: March 26, 2020
This week's discussion topic is how COVID-19 will impact Pride in 2020.
Something to Talk About: March 2020
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 Gives Back: A New Resource & Guide for PFLAG Chapters Recording & Training Toolkit
PFLAG chapters, leaders, and members have a long tradition of giving back to the communities where they live. Since 2015, the PFLAG Gives Back program – a community service effort...
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...
Let's Get Social: Social Media the PFLAG Way Recording & Training Toolkit
Social media is a fantastic tool for connecting with PFLAG members and others who need PFLAG's support in your community. However, understanding how to create space for a respectful exchange...
Something to Talk About: November 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 program to create conversation about...
Something to Talk About: September 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 program to create conversation about...
When Someone Comes Out: A PFLAGers Guide to Demonstrating Support and Acceptance Recording & Training Toolkit
The term “coming out” has become so mainstream that many people assume that the word—and the actions it entails—are simple. However PFLAGers know that it can still be a harrowing...
Creating a Scholarship Program: A How-To Guide for PFLAG Chapters Recording & Training Toolkit
Scholarship programs are a great way to attract donors, create visibility for your chapter, and demonstrate your support for LGBTQ+ youth in your community. And over the years, countless PFLAG...
Something to Talk About: July 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 program to create conversation about...
Possibility Models: Mentoring for LGBTQ Youth Recording & Training Toolkit
PFLAG National is a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) LGBTQ National Advisory Council, which was launched in 2017 to support capacity building efforts for the LGBTQ youth...
Something to Talk About: May 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 program to create conversation 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...

Between the Shades: Putting (sometimes well-known) faces to the letters that make up LGBTQ+
Between the Shades seeks to put faces to the letters that make up LGBTQ+ and how those letters have evolved and expanded since the Stonewall riots. The film examines the immense power of labels and the transcendence of love.
No...
Something to Talk About: January 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 program to create conversation about...
Something to Talk About: November 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 EqualityTM program to create conversation about...
Something to Talk About: September 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 EqualityTM program to create conversation about...
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...
Something to Talk About: June 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...
Something to Talk About: May 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...
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...
Something to Talk About: April 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...
Something to Talk About: March 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...
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
Keeping Siblings Seen and Supported with Dr. Anderson and Mr. Doherty Recording
Gender diversity impacts everyone in a family. When a family stands out for any reason, each member is likely to handle this differently. In the community, siblings of gender...
Something to Talk About: November 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...

Coming Out Day: Creating the Safety and Extended Family Support System Our LGBTQ+ Loved Ones Need
PFLAG always looks forward to celebrating Coming Out Day alongside all of the amazing LGBTQ+ people in queer history, in our networks, and across the nation, who have had the strength and support to come out and live their truths....
Gender Basics for Parents with Joel Baum Recording
Discussions of gender are everywhere these days. Unfortunately, these discussions can leave us more confused than ever. Whether for your own information, or to help you support parents of...
What We Know Now: Updating Best Practices for Talking About Suicide & LGBT Populations
The media coverage that took root in the aftermath of these deaths gave LGBT suicide unprecedented visibility and sparked long-overdue public conversation about suicide risk in LGBT communities. But a lot of what was being said about the suicides of young people known or believed to be gay was deeply concerning. The singular focus on bullying oversimplified the complex factors that can lead people to take their lives, and suicide was widely portrayed as an almost inevitable response to the rejection and abuse suffered by so many LGBT youth. Fears began to mount that the rampant publicity would lead other vulnerable LGBT young people to identify with the experiences of the suicide victims and copy their behavior.
Something to Talk About: August 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...
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...

PFLAG: Evolution of a Name
In 2014, PFLAG members across the country voted to lose "Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays" as the official name of the organization in favor of just, simply, PFLAG. No acronym, but a name for an organization with...

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...

Honoring Ric Weiland: Architect of a Historic Tipping Point
Last weekend marked an important anniversary: on June 24th, it was eleven years since the passing of Richard Weiland (1953-2006).
If you’re not familiar with Ric’s name, you’re not alone—even in his hometown of Seattle, many do not know the...
Something to Talk About: May 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...
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 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
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 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 Joins Britney Spears, Others Going Purple for #SpiritDay
The day is celebrated by schools, celebrities, companies and media outlets by wearing purple to show that they support the LGBT community and are taking a stand against bullying. See Michelle Visag
The Ultimate LGBTQ+ History and Culture Extravaganza: Recording & Training Toolkit
Stonewall. Rainbow flags. Pink triangles. Lavender lambdas. Pink, blue, and white banners. Pride parades. Disco. Fire Island, WeHo, and Dupont Circle. Harvey, Audre, Marsha, Sylvester, and even Gaga. PFLAG and...
The LGBT Pride Act
This bill was introduced in the House as H.R. 5855 by Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), David Cicilline (RI-1), Mark Takano (CA-41) and Mark Pocan (WI-2) on July 14,...
Women’s Equality Day 2016: In Honor of LGBTQ Women
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, a day honoring women’s right to vote in the U.S. and a good opportunity to highlight issues surrounding LGBTQ women’s equality in the U.S. and around the globe.

PFLAG Orlando Response Update
June has been a somber month for Pride. Our collective grief over Orlando is new territory for some, but in the days ahead our solidarity and unity will continue to be needed by so many who have been affected.
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...
Safe Schools
Through training programs and practical guidance built on years of experience, we give our members the skills necessary to advocate for federal bills like the Student Non-Discrimination Act and...
Health
Our LGBTQ loved ones do not have equal access to quality healthcare to address their unique health needs. Often they face financial, personal and cultural barriers to healthcare, caused...
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...
Be Yourself
A 2019 update to one of PFLAG National's most popular publications! BE YOURSELF offers a supportive and understanding approach to today's most common questions and concerns from youth regarding sexual...

An Inclusive Pride
Whether you celebrate Pride in June or elsewhere on the calendar, community events are a key place to let people know what you do, the services you provide, your commitment to supporting all people, and how they can connect with...
Half in Ten Act of 2015
The Half in Ten Act of 2015 establishes a Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty in the Department of Health and Human Services and requires it to...
Copyright and Marriage Equality Act
This bill redefines “widow” and “widower” in federal copyright law to include surviving spouses in all legal marriages valid at time of death for the...
Stop AIDS in Prison Act
This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to create comprehensive policy to provide testing, treatment, and prevention of HIV to federal prison...
Restore Honor to Service Members Act
This bill will help service members discharged for no other reason than their sexual orientation correct their military record to reflect their honorable service.
Voices for Veterans Act
This bill will expand the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include LGBT veterans.
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act
This bill will change the Basic Center Grant Program to include safe shelter to runaway and homeless youth and provide them with services while there, extending...
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2014
This bill will amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs to review the procedures when it comes to...
Social Security and Marriage Equality Act
This bill will amend the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance section of Title II of the Social Security Act to make sure that...
LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2015
This bill will amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to designate LGBTQ older adults as a population with "greatest social need," permanently establish...
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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 or...
The Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act
The Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act amends sections of Title 38 of the US Code to give all LGBTQ veterans and their families access to their VA benefits regardless of their...
Freedom of Religion
When the Hobby Lobby decision was announced in 2014, PFLAG National issued the following statement: a clear, fair, and firm message on the organization’s position on freedom of religion.
Respect for Marriage Act (RMA)
The Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) repeals Section 2 of DOMA and provides same-sex couples with certainty that federal benefits and...
Every Child Deserves a Family Act (ECDF)
ECDF would prohibit any child welfare service provider receiving federal assistance and involved in adoption or foster care placements from...
Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA)
SNDA would establish a comprehensive Federal prohibition of discrimination in public schools based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. SNDA would provide...
The Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA)
SSIA would amend the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act—part of the No Child Left Behind Act—and instruct school districts to...
Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act
This bill redefines “surviving spouse” to include all legally married spouses at the time of a veteran’s death rather than only opposite-sex spouses for the purposes of...
Adoption and Foster Parenting
Marriage equality became the law of the land with the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on June 26th, 2015. Yet for same-sex...
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...
Recommended Reading: Coming Out
The reading list below is an excellent starting point in your coming-out journey ahead, since many of the titles listed cover the process both for those who are navigating a...
We Are All Allies
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
Every February, information is shared about the importance of recognizing and celebrating Black History Month: why it’s celebrated, who is celebrated......

PFLAG National Executive Director Jody Huckaby on Obama Administration Endorsement of The Equality Act
Contact: Liz Owen, Director of Communications, PFLAG National |...
Press Statement: The Equality Act

Going Home For The Holidays...Or Any Days
PFLAG National is here to help provide you support and information for the holidays, or any time of year that folks are headed home.
Stonewall...
The Stonewall Inn might not be a recognizable place for many Americans, but the riots that took place there marked the most important turning point for the LGBT movement in the United States...

Frank Kameny: A Legacy of LGBTQ Activism Celebrated
As a part of June’s pride celebrations, the White House has on display an exhibit about Frank Kameny, a major figure in LGBTQ history. Kameny was drafted into the Army and served throughout World War II. After his service, he...