4 Ways You Can Be a Legislative Advocate

We are amidst one of the most polarizing moments in history, as we see continued bills, city ordinances, and policies attacking the LGBTQ+ community. It is more important than ever that allies show up. We have a great list of resources with tips and tricks for advocacy.

PFLAG at SXSW EDU

Our featured panel at the 2026 SXSW EDU—Beyond Bans: Defending LGBTQ+ Stories and Literary Freedom—will feature PFLAG National CEO Brian K. Bond (he/him) alongside #1 New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston (they/them) and American Library Association President Sam Helmick (they/them), moderated by Nikole Hannah-Jones (she/her), the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project.

The 2026 SXSW EDU is taking place in Austin, TX from March 9-12, 2026, and our panel is on March 11th! Learn more and register today at sxswedu.com/attend.

Can’t make it in person? The panel will be live-streamed! Stay tuned for more information.

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From fighting to protect gender affirming care to supporting our 350+ chapters across the country to ensuring you have the tools to show up at the local and state level to protect your LGBTQ+ loved ones, we can’t do this life-saving work without your support.

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