Trans Ally

The third Wednesday of October is International Pronouns Day and this year it falls on October 19. This annual event “seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace” and is a meaningful...

This week's discussion topic is International Non-Binary People's Day.

This week's discussion topic is the many ways we can affirm the lives of LGBTQ+ Christians.

This week's discussion topic is queer holiday traditions and creating joy at a time that can be difficult for some.

This week's discussion topic is conversion therapy and the film Pray Away on Netflix.

This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ comic book characters and creators.

This week's discussion topic is impact that anti-trans legislation is having on families with gender diverse children.

This week's discussion topic is the significance and impact of the FX show Pose.

This week's discussion topic is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and anti-trans violence worldwide.

This week's discussion topic is the disenfranchisement of transgender voters due to strict voter-ID laws.

This week's discussion topic is the significant role Black drag queens have played in the LGBTQ+ advocacy movement.

This week's discussion topic is online safety for people who are LGBTQ+ and the responsibility of moderators to create safe online space.

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...

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...

With growing opposition and resistance to the current political realities in the US there have been new, inspiring examples of the impact that allies can have when they’re visible, vocal, and present. And that has the Straight for Equality team...

Youth whose gender expression does not fit traditional roles based on their sex assigned at birth, often referred to as gender nonconforming, gender expansive, or nonbinary youth, are at increased risk for a variety of negative health risks, including victimization (bullying, abuse, sexual harassment) and negative behavioral health outcomes (depression, suicide, drug use). Although these health risks have been studied among LGBTQ youth who are gender nonconforming, there has been very limited population-based research, particularly among heterosexual students.

Tonight's episode of 20/20, which included focus on families of transgender kids, helped elevate the conversation going on across the country regarding gender identity and gender expression. For some, it may have answered questions, while for others it may have...

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...

This has been a remarkable year for LGBTQ characters and stories in film and TV. From mainstream movies to independent films, major networks to cable outlets to new players in the TV arena like Netflix and Amazon, there are more...