Trans kids need our support NOW - here's some ways to help; TikTok launches an LGBTQ+ marriage movement and more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Stories to uplift, empower, and connect — for you or for a young LGBTQ+ person in your life!

The news this week has been rough. LGBTQ+ youth — in particular trans kids — NEED our support!

This week, we had the honor of co-hosting an Instagram Live with Teen Vogue that brought together 14-year-old activist Zaya Wade, 40-time Jeopardy champ Amy Schenider, and our own Youth Voices ambassador Zach Koung. Their thoughts on how we can empower and support LGBTQ+ youth in schools are powerful and particularly timely.

Listen to the conversation here. Share it with a young person in your life who might need to hear these words. Plus, here's a nationwide list of resources we compiled specifically for trans/GNC youth.

Thank you for showing up for LGBTQ+ youth!

Teen Vogue Chat with Zaya Wade, Amy Schneider, and Zach Koung (itgetsbetter.org) >

Two Students Sue School District for Banning LGBTQ+ Books - (Advocate.com)

The First Mrs. America From Michigan Is Proud to Be Intersex - (Pride Source)

Teen Vogue Chat with Zaya Wade, Amy Schneider, and Zach Koung

What to Watch: 7 LGBTQ+ Movies to Stream for Black History Month - (Them) <

Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns - (CNN)

How one TikTok video started a movement to support LGBTQ couples on their wedding day - (USA Today)

John - No one should ever feel alone or isolated. Support the It Gets Better Project today and allow us to continue to uplift and empower LGBTQ+ youth.

Calling all LGBTQ+ Writers: We Want You to Write for It Gets Better - (itgetsbetter.org) >

Mexico issues first birth certificate with non-binary gender marker: ‘It is a collective achievement’ - (Pink News)

No Planet, No Pride: GAY TIMES Magazine dedicates issue to climate crisis - (Gay Times)

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