Friend, last year, The Trevor Project tracked a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced across the country. In the first month of 2023 alone, more than 225 anti-LGBTQ bills have been pre-filled, or introduced. Now, more than ever, it is important for all of us to speak up and advocate for the rights of LGBTQ young people.

These policies have an affect beyond the political landscape – 71% of LGBTQ young people reported that they have negatively impacted their mental health. As a result of anti-LGBTQ policies and debates in the last year, transgender and nonbinary youth reported that they have had a range of harmful experiences, including cyberbullying or online harassment (45%) and, 1 in 3 reported not feeling safe going to the doctor or hospital when sick or injured due to policies targeting gender-affirming care.

LGBTQ young people deserve to live in a world that makes them feel safe and supported, and it is up to us to tell lawmakers that they will not succeed in passing these harmful and discriminatory policies. Join us in 2023 in advocating against policies that have significant, negative impacts on the mental health of young people. Find out how you can get involved today.