@pflaggenevatricit.bsky.social
We offer support, education, and advocacy in the Western Suburbs of Chicago for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community and their families and friends. https://genevatricities.pflag.org/ #LeadingWithLove
Keep loving loudly!
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Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
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Check the January 2026 issue of The PFLAG Banner, a bi-annual newsletter that shares all of the news from PFLAG National!
Read on at pflag.org/pflagbanner 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Ben Greene - open.substack.com/pub/goodquee...
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED MEDICAID RULES BANNING HEALTH CARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH
December 18, 2025
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
Shockingly, this bill would have failed were it not for the 3 Democrat defections.
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Read the full press release at pflag.org/press/house-advances-hr3492/ to learn more.
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On a purple background bordered in a thin blue line is bold white text reading, “The Fight is not over”. Beneath in smaller text is the same quote included in the description of this post. In the lower right corner is the PFLAG logo bookended by a heart in the style of the trans pride flag.
BREAKING NEWS: The House of Representatives has just passed H.R. 3492, an anti-trans bill that would charge healthcare providers with a felony for providing medically necessary care to transgender young people,
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ACTION ALERT: Congressional leaders have struck a back-room deal to force a vote on H.R. 3492—a dangerous bill that would criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender young people. Urge your Representative to oppose this discriminatory bill. Visit pflag.org/takeaction
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PFLAG x I Changed My Mind: Adrianne's Story
“It was a choice that in some ways wasn’t hard, because it was clear.”
She shares her story:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We are proud producers and collaborators with Brief But Spectacular and filmmaker Brooke Sebold of I Changed My Mind, a video series centering parents, families, and LGBTQ+ individuals whose courage to learn and grow resulted in powerful transformations. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Watch now on our YouTube channel @pflag
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We are so thankful for our PFLAG Geneva/Tri-Cities members & for those who give of their time, their talents and their finances to our chapter.
Let your generosity shine & think about those you can support & honor.
You can donate to our PFLAG chapter here: 6ab62c-66.myshopify.com/.../pflag-ge....
December 1 we honor World AIDS Day, a day first observed in 1988 to honor those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses, as well as the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. & across the globe.
For crucial information & resources on HIV/AIDS testing, treatments, & more, visit hiv.gov
BREAKING: Love is (still) love.
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State & local elections are just around the corner.
When you love someone LGBTQ+, it is critical to vote for legislation & legislator that won't deny your loved ones their rights & freedoms. Vote your values Tuesday, Nov 4. Find your polling location & what’s on your ballot, visit vote411.org/pflag.
A vintage black and white photo taken during an American Library Association World War One book drive. A librarian in an suit with an ankle-length skirt speaks into a megaphone while standing atop an immense stack of books.
HI HELLO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.
15.11.2024 20:21 — 👍 2512 🔁 876 💬 41 📌 41“Miss Major's support for young trans people, her work educating on HIV, and her activism on so many fronts not only changed lives; she changed history. Our thoughts are with her family and all those who knew and loved her.” - Brian K. Bond, CEO, PFLAG National
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Diverse group of people participating in a pride parade. They are holding PFLAG fans and pride flags. They are united in "Fighting for Our Pride" PFLAG National initiative launching on Wednesday, October 22nd.
Learn about our newest nationwide campaign, Fighting For Our Pride, TOMORROW, October 22 at 8:30pm ET.
Together, we’ll organize & make sure lawmakers hear us loud and clear: attacks on LGBTQ+ people do not reflect our values, families, or our future.
Register today at pflag.org/fightingforourpride
PFLAG National Learning With Love, the 2025 PFLAG National Convention was this weekend & it was fantastic! Here is the first day opening session.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9XF...
#LearningwithLove #LeadingwithLove #PFLAGProud #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights #TransRightsAREHumanRights
Legal resources often do not center trans experiences and needs. Here, we’ve compiled expertise from real lawyers about how to successfully initiate a variety of legal processes as a trans person. Find the full pdf guide here: transequality.org/resources/tr... (2/2)
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Just in time for Pride. A lot of y’all are about to find out some stuff about your kids. Now’s a good time to prepare yourself for that convo. open.substack.com/pub/eveywint...
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We are excited to share our friend Kayla Coulter, artist & founder of The Artistic Edge, is featured in this month's Open Doors!
Find out what is happening in our northwestern IL PFLAG Chapters and discover more about our friend Kayla!
October 2025 issue of Open Doors is here:
tinyurl.com/pcni2510
Pride at the Park is Sat., July 12th, 1 to 4 PM @ Wheeler Park, Geneva. We will be @ the pavilion located near Stone Creek Miniature Golf & the playground.
There will be burgers, hotdogs, veg. options, chips, sweets & bottled water, crafts & games. Stop by at any time!
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“Pride Month teaches us that silence is complicity and none of us get to sit this out.”
@repmarktakano.bsky.social said it best: Whatever we're fighting for, we’re stronger together.
Join us to take action to free Andry José Hernández Romero: hrc.im/BringThemBack
Today we remember the lives lost at Pulse Nightclub nine years ago. It's a sobering reminder that there are those who want to bring harm to LGBTQIA+ lives. But it's also a moment to stand together and promise to continue fighting to change minds and to change unjust laws.
#NeverForget #Pulse
Happy Agender Pride Day! 🖤🩶🤍💚
“Agender” refers to a person who does not identify with or experience any gender. It differs from “nonbinary” in that nonbinary people may exist between or beyond the man-woman binary. To our agender friends & loved ones: We see u, we support u & celebrate you!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—let’s take this time to refill our cups with some powerful truths:
You are not alone. You are loved. You matter. Your feelings are valid. We are here for you. It is okay to ask for help.
Do not neglect your mental health: Visit pflag.org/Mental-Health-Resources.
This week, we honor educators who create safe and inclusive spaces for everyone.
Queer & Gender Nonconforming Teachers - Thank you for being visible role models. Teachers who champion LGBTQ+ youth: thank you for your dedication to empathy, & inclusive curricula to empower & uplift LGBTQ+ people.
A heartfelt thanks to the nurses who provide inclusive and compassionate care to all patients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Their dedication embodies acceptance and equality.
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