Diego Sanchez, PFLAG National · [email protected]

October 18, 2019 at 6:35 PM

Policy Matters: October 18, 2019

    TAKE ACTION TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A COMMENT: Don’t let housing discrimination harm LGBTQ+ people and their families TAKE ACTION The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D…

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  Jamie Curtis, PFLAG National · [email protected]

October 16, 2019 at 2:56 PM

We Are The Change 2019: Things to do, places to visit, where to EAT in Kansas City

John, We’re ten short days away from We Are the Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention (and if you're not registered, there's still time), and we’re getting excited! To be sure you have the best time possible in Kansas City, we wanted to share a few favorite p…

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  Brian K. Bond, PFLAG National · [email protected]

October 11, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Coming out supported and safe

  Dear John, Tuesday’s oral arguments at the Supreme Court in cases which will determine whether or not a person can be fired from their job due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, reminds me of how i…

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  Diego Sanchez, PFLAG National · [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 7:53 PM

Policy Matters: October 4, 2019

    Take Action Tell the Supreme Court, “Don’t roll back our rights.” Be there on Tuesday, October 8th, #OurDayInCourt, no matter where you are! Visit OurDayInCourt.org to read about the bills, find a local event, show up at SCOTUS if n…

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  Brian Bond, PFLAG National · [email protected]

October 3, 2019 at 2:23 PM

We Are The Change 2019: Building Inclusion at the Intersection of Racial/Ethnic and LGBTQ+ Identities

John, In a time when intersectionality seems to be a buzzword, what does it mean to bring people of color and the LGBTQ+ community together to identify similarities, understand differences, and build spaces that welcome all? What do PFLAG chapter leaders need to k…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 8:43 PM

The PFLAG Voice: September 30, 2019

  Announcing PFLAG National New Board Members We're happy to report the results of the PFLAG National Board of Directors ballot: Approved Member Elected - New Candidates Kelly Brooks-Hailey Aruna Rao Erin Roberts Approved Member…

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  Brian Bond, PFLAG National · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 8:09 PM

We Are The Change 2019: Supporting Youth Through Community Partnerships

John, Are you headed to Kansas City next month for We Are the Change: the 2019 PFLAG National Convention? Are you still thinking about it and looking for one more reason to join us? (There’s still time to register!) Well we’ve got news for you!  On Saturday, O…

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  Diego Sanchez, PFLAG National · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 2:33 PM

Policy Matters: September 20, 2019

    Federal Matters Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2019 to be introduced in Senate on September 24th. While Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA-38) introduced SSIA in the House on May 9th, the Senate bill will be introduced by Sen. Robert Casey (D-…

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  Brian Bond, PFLAG National · [email protected]

September 18, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Las Familias de PFLAG En Español

  Dear John, In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m proud to share with you the release of Las Familias de PFLAG En Español, a new short film directed by award-winning filmmaker Nick Oceano featuring members of PF…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 3:55 PM

John, the Fall 2019 issue of the PFLAGPole is LIVE

Dear John, We're excited to share with you the Fall 2019 issue of the PFLAGPole, just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. Inside you'll find great pieces, including: An update from the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the PFLAG National Board; C…

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  Jamie Curtis, PFLAG National · [email protected]

September 16, 2019 at 6:13 PM

We Are the Change: Regional Meetings are back!

Hopefully you’ve seen the full workshop and roundtable schedule for We Are the Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention. Now, I’ve got some more exciting news: PFLAG Regional Meetings are back! If you’re attending the convention (and we hope you are!), y…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

September 6, 2019 at 7:48 PM

Policy Matters: September 6, 2019

Federal Matters ACLU files suit to protect immigrants with life-threatening illness from deportation. On September 5th, ACLU Massachusetts announced this lawsuit to the policy that was announced in August and met with public outcry. The Department of Labor…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

September 3, 2019 at 7:59 PM

It's still not too late to register for We Are the Change

Dear John, We are getting close to convention time! Just seven short weeks until we get to Kansas City for We Are the Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention. Whether you’re looking forward to the 50+ workshops; the incredible plenaries (soon to be ann…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 31, 2019 at 6:02 PM

The PFLAG Voice: August 31, 2019

      ABOUT | PFLAG IN THE NEWS | CONTACT     *Last Chance* We Are the Change registration rates go up after Labor Day - get them now while you can!   …

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 4:29 PM

Last Chance: Registration Prices go up after Labor Day

Dear John, We’ll keep it short and sweet: This is your very last chance to register at regular rates for We Are the Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention. After Labor Day, prices go up, and we don’t want you to miss out on our best convention yet. Ou…

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  Jean-Marie Navetta, PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 26, 2019 at 4:55 PM

And the winner is... Announcing the 2019 PFLAG Chapter Award Winners!

We Are the Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention is just two months away! And today, we’re proud to announce the winners of the 2019 PFLAG Chapter Awards. They’ll be honored at our awards luncheon in Kansas City at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 4:17 PM

Policy Matters: August 23, 2019

Federal Matters Doctors are calling for the end of so-called conversion therapy, falsely sold as a way to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. An estimated 20,000 LGBTQ+ adolescents will be subjected to conversion therapy with a license…

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  Liz Owen, PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 15, 2019 at 2:31 PM

#WeAretheChange19: Two more weeks for regular registration rates

Dear John, We'll be in Kansas City before you know it, and you’re going to want to be there with us. Luckily, you still have time to register at regular rates before prices go up, right after Labor Day--we can’t believe it’s almost September! Click here no…

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  Jamie Henkel, PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 13, 2019 at 3:01 PM

We Are The Change: Updates & Announcements!

We Are The Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention will be here before you know it. And, we’ve got big news to share!  The agenda is set! The full workshop schedule for We Are The Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention is now available! You can fin…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 9, 2019 at 4:31 PM

Policy Matters: August 9, 2019

Take Action Summer isn’t over but the chance to Tell HHS to keep LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination in the ACA nearly is: DEADLINE for you to submit public comments is Monday, August 13th (this Monday) We need your PFLAG family voice to weigh in with the Administrat…

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  Diego Sanchez, PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 4:47 PM

PFLAG National opposes white supremacy, calls for accountability

PFLAG National signed on to this statement dated August 6th, led by The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCCR), of which we are a member.  We share it with you in hopes of giving guidance to us all across the country during this extrad…

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  Brian K. Bond, PFLAG National · [email protected]

August 6, 2019 at 3:04 PM

My six-month anniversary at PFLAG

Dear John, Just six months ago, I began what has truly been one of the most incredible opportunities of my life -- a job that I believe my experience in the White House and years of coalition and advocacy work have been preparing me for. It’s an honor to …

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

July 31, 2019 at 7:10 PM

The PFLAG Voice: July 31, 2019

      ABOUT | PFLAG IN THE NEWS | CONTACT     Brand New Convention Shirts Are Here Whether you're joining us in Kansas City in October--or supporting the Convention from…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

July 26, 2019 at 5:55 PM

Policy Matters: July 26, 2019

Take Action Deadline: August 13th - Tell HHS to keep LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination in the ACA We need your PFLAG family voice to weigh in with the Administration because nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and families in current law is at risk. As …

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

July 12, 2019 at 6:49 PM

Policy Matters: July 12, 2019

Take Action Deadline: August 13th - Tell HHS to keep LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination in the ACA As reported previously in Policy Matters, the Trump Administration on June 14th published a proposed rule to roll back existing nondiscrimination protections now inclu…

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  Jamie Henkel, PFLAG National · [email protected]

July 10, 2019 at 1:03 PM

We Are The Change: Learning Opportunities Await!

Have you registered yet for We Are the Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention? If not…what are you waiting for? PFLAG staff and volunteers from around the country have been working hard to ensure We Are the Change in Kansas City, MO won’t just be a fun…

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  PFLAG National · [email protected]

June 28, 2019 at 8:03 PM

Policy Matters: June 28, 2019

Court Matters The Supreme Court has blocked a citizenship question from being added to the 2020 census for the time. The bitter controversy centers around whether the administration can ask all recipients a citizenship question on the 2020 census for the f…

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