PFLAG National

Registered to vote?

The first set of voter registration deadlines are coming up. Be sure you and your loved ones are ready to make a difference this election. 🗳️🌈

Get all of these dates, resources and more at pflag.org/LoveVotes.

The upcoming election could change the future for LGBTQ+ youth. Your voice is your vote in shaping safer, more affirming schools. Take GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey today and make an impact on policies that affect your future. 📣

Take the survey at https://pflagnation.al/47i4vNN.

PFLAG's got you covered with a variety of ways you can take action and ensure your love votes this November. ✅🗳️🏳️‍⚧️

From taking the PFLAG Voter Pledge to learning how to become a poll worker, find out how you can get involved at https://pflagnation.al/4glNJ4g.

Today is Grandparents Day! 🎉🫶

Grandparents play an essential role in supporting and loving their LGBTQ+ grandchildren. Whether you’re seeking advice (to support others or yourself) or looking to connect with other like-minded grandparents, PFLAG has resources for you:

1️⃣ Explore our guide on 'Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Grandchild' at pflagnation.al/4esxPDJ
2️⃣ Join our newly launched Grandparent Community at pflagnation.al/3Zd9u0g

Allyship is a journey. Whether you're just starting out or have been advocating for years, our Straight for Equality program has the tools and resources to support you at every step. 🌈

Discover where you fall on the Ally Spectrum and how you can continue to grow as an ally at StraightForEquality.org/AllySpectrum.

Every voter deserves to see themselves reflected in our democracy—including having people at their polling place who look like them and speak their language. 🗳️
Help ensure fair and equal access to the polls by signing up as a poll worker with Power the Polls! Sign up at www.powerthepolls.org/pflag

Empower your vote this election season with the resources you need to stay informed and engaged. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🗳️

From state-specific guidelines to important deadlines, we've got you covered. Visit pflag.org/LoveVotes and make sure your love votes for the best in all of us.

As a proud union shop, PFLAG National is closed today in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

This , we're highlighting 10 things you can do to be an active ally to LGBTQ+ people. 🌈

Stay informed, be open, and speak up. Find more tips at StraightForEquality.org/10ThingsAlly.

Never forget:
Your identity is valid.
Your pronouns should be respected.
You deserve to be loved, supported and affirmed.

If you're told otherwise, remember the above, and know PFLAG is here for you. Always. 🫶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Ensure your love votes this November. 🗳️

Take action today—verify your voter registration and be ready to make your voice heard. Visit pflag.org/LoveVotes for more.

Everyone deserves the freedom to be themselves, to thrive—and to read. 📚
RSVP to join us at 10am ET THIS Saturday, August 31 at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC to celebrate the freedom to read and to ensure that accurate, honest, and inclusive books are available everywhere.
There will be free books, food, live performances and readings, and lots of family-friendly fun to celebrate books that represent all of us!
RSVP: https://pflagnation.al/CelebrateReading

Our trans loved ones deserve all the love and support to live as their authentic selves. 🏳️‍⚧️

Our resource, 'Our Trans Loved Ones,' offers real stories and expert insights for anyone looking to learn more and show up in an impactful and meaningful way.

Download it for free on our website at https://pflagnation.al/3MgkEte.

Allyship is more than just words—it's consistent action. 🌈

This , discover why being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is so important. Learn more at https://pflagnation.al/3Mg6OXO.

76 days. 🗳️

That's how long we have to ensure our . Everyone deserves the freedom to be themselves, to learn, and to thrive.

Count on PFLAG for the information, tools, and resources you need to vote—and to help others vote: pflag.org/LoveVotes.

Need support or want to get involved and volunteer? Discover your local PFLAG chapter and join a community dedicated to love, education, and advocacy.
📍 Start at pflag.org/find

Join us next Tuesday, August 27th for our August PFLAG Academy Online learning session: PFLAG Votes 2024: All You Need to Know to Vote-and Get Out the Vote-Like a PFLAGer! 🗳️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Register and learn more at: pflag.org/onlineacademy

It's , and we're highlighting a July 2023 episode of Something To Talk About Live, where we explore how evolving language influences identity and inclusivity.

Watch the episode and find additional resources on our Straight for Equality website at pflagnation.al/4fKEsT9. 📺🏳️‍🌈

starring Elliot Page is in theaters today! 🎉 We're PFLAGProud to promote this heartwarming film centered around a trans man, family, and self-confidence. See the film and then head over to our website to learn more about how to support trans and nonbinary loved ones. pflag.org/TransNonbinaryAllyGuide
Find showtimes near you: bit.ly/CloseToYouShowtimes

We unexpectedly lost an incredible member of the PFLAG National Board of Directors. Rest in Power, Erin Elizabeth. 🕯️❤️

"Erin and I both found our community at PFLAG. No board member was more passionate about our lifesaving work than Erin. Whether speaking truth to power or representing her trans Texan community in both Dallas and Austin. In addition to Erin’s passion, she was one of the smartest people on our board. Erin listened to deliberations and then summarized the discussion to its essential conclusions; this skill was a gift to the board.
It was my honor to be on this journey with Erin, and I will cherish the time we spent together as well as her legacy as a parent-activist.” - Susan Thronson (she/her), Chair, PFLAG National Board of Directors.

Summer is flying by and many of us are approaching back to school season. Check out these recommendations and find all the ways you can get involved at pflag.org/ReadWithLove. 🍎🌈📚

Are there any great LGBTQ+ school-themed books we're missing? Let us know below!

🏳️‍🌈Calling LGBTQ+ Youth: Your Voice Matters! Help shape national policy by completing GLSEN’s 2024 National School Climate Survey. Share your experiences and advocate for change.
www.glsen.org/research/2024-national-school-climate-survey

Sharing your pronouns when you introduce yourself has several benefits.

This , download our worksheet at pflagnation.al/4ch3hTG to better understand why you should include your pronouns in introductions and level up your allyship. 🤝💖