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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 22h

It's International Lesbian Day. Tag your fave lesbian. 🩷🤍🧡

October 8th is International Lesbian Day

It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you @showciety.org for considering It Gets Better for this year's charity event. A lot of amazing nonprofits to consider, but for folks who are able and interested in voting, info 👇 #itgetsbetter

Super Mario Showciety @showciety.org · 2d

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

That's right! It's time to start preparing for our annual charity event, Showciety Gives Back!

The vote to decide which cause we are supporting this year is live in the discord. RIGHT NOW!

a spongebob squarepants scene with a mailbox and a flower

Alt: a spongebob squarepants scene of him sending his vote via mail

media.tenor.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 1d

Heightened Scrutiny follows Chase Strangio’s fight at the Supreme Court for trans youth’s right to gender-affirming care. It's an urgent call to action, and if you're in Denver, Raleigh, or Austin, you can see it this Thursday at @alamodrafthouse.bsky.social - learn more. bit.ly/HS_ALAMO

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 5d

National Coming Out Day is next Saturday.

Visibility + support change everything. Explore free EduGuides + resources for teachers, parents & allies. Help us make sure LGBTQ+ youth know they’re never alone and that their stories and experiences matter. #itgetsbetter #nationalcomingoutday

Bring National Coming Out Day Into the Classroom

By Raelee Sweet, Assistant Manager of Education for It Gets Better Next Saturday is National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate self-acceptance and finding supportive communities where you can be your...

itgetsbetter.org

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 6d

PSA, spread the word: Undead Voice (a trans owned & operated voice training company) is offering a FREE 3-week trans voice masterclass!

• Evidence-based strategies
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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 6d

We love a queer basketball star who also happens to run the table on Uno.

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 6d

Alyssa Thomas’ competitiveness stretches far beyond the basketball court.
Just ask Kahleah Copper, who lost a not-so-friendly game of UNO to Thomas.

Mercury’s UNO Queen Alyssa Thomas drops Draw 4s ahead of WNBA Finals

Alyssa Thomas’ competitiveness stretches far beyond the basketball court. Just ask Kahleah Copper, who lost a not-so-friendly game of UNO to Thomas.

bit.ly

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 6d

Who wants to tell her? 😉

Republican Lawmaker Thinks Investigating Bi Awareness Week Is a Good Use of Government Time

Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa asked the Education Secretary to weigh in on student-created PSAs on bisexuality.

www.them.us

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 6d

Ale wants LGBTQ+ youth who might be experiencing this to know:

💜 You’re not the only one going through this
💜 It Gets Better and other students are out here rooting for you
💜 There’s a whole community out there waiting to accept you the way you are - even if you haven’t met us yet!

#itgetsbetter

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 6d

Our Youth Voices ambassador Ale, 16 (she/they) wrote this song, titled “Hail Mary,” for LGBTQ+ youth finding trouble fitting in at school - especially private religious schools. And we think it's pretty darn good. So help us amplify it, will you?

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, George! "I share my own stories so that new generations will be better informed about their history and themselves. Please stand with me in opposing censorship, so that we all can find ourselves — and each other — in books."

George Takei boldly goes on new mission to fight anti-LGBTQ+ book bans - LGBTQ Nation

"As a gay young man in the closet, I felt confused and hungry for understanding about myself and the world around me," the award-winning author said.

www.lgbtqnation.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 11d

Humble Bundle has raised nearly $10K for It Gets Better this week, and that’s on top of the hundreds of thousands they’ve raised for us over the years. Check out the bundles available now from @humblebundle.com

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XCrawl Book Bundle: bit.ly/4nt2NjQ

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 12d

Watch: 9 attorneys general from states across the U.S. speak up for trans students! "We believe in liberty and justice for all. ‘All’ means transgender students, too."

"We Have Your Back": A Message to Trans Students From State Attorneys General

YouTube video by National Women's Law Center

www.youtube.com

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 13d

"It makes me feel like a part of a beautiful community that celebrates each other, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of it," Hiller, who won for his role in Somebody Somewhere, recently told The Advocate.

Jeff Hiller on his unexpected Emmys glory and becoming one of Hollywood's 'fancy people'

"It makes me feel like a part of a beautiful community that celebrates each other, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of it," Hiller, who won for his role in Somebody Somewhere, recently told The Advocate.

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 13d

We're turning 15. What started as one vid is now a global movement, reaching millions of LGBTQ+ young people around the world. This milestone moment matters even more during #suicidepreventionmonth. We have a lot of work to do, but together, we're proving LGBTQ+ youth are not alone. #itgetsbetter

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 14d

The after-school program run by queer and trans teachers: “Her self-confidence has gone up so much, as a transgender child, and that translates to her confidence with reading and with school.”

As Schools Strip LGBTQ Protections, A New Way To Support Our Kids Is Rising

"The goal is to make a future where trans kids can just be kids."

www.huffpost.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 14d

Unconstitutional! ❌ "Orders like this are incredibly important to remind individuals, the public, and the government that it doesn’t get to use government funds to force people to say only what the government wants to hear." #itgetsbetter

Trump's "Gender Ideology" Ban for Art Grants Ruled Unconstitutional

A Rhode Island judge said the National Endowment for the Arts must stop requiring applicants to comply with the administration’s anti-trans requirement.

hyperallergic.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 14d

we are incredibly grateful to be a part of this bundle and for your support. Thanks @synty.bsky.social and @humblebundle.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 14d

This x 1000. #transyouthdeservebetter

Gays Of Bluesky @gaysof.bsky.social · 14d

TRANS LIVES MATTER! 🏳️‍⚧️❤️🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨💜🥰💖🌟🏳️‍⚧️🔥💪🏼🌸💎🏳️‍⚧️💞❤️‍🔥🤞💙💚💛❤️💜🤍🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️. We stand with our trans siblings today and every day. Your existence is beautiful, your identity is valid, and you deserve safety, joy and liberation!

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 14d

School can be rough when you're LGBTQ+, but it's also a place where you can find and build community.

So we thought we'd ask... what advice do you have for LGBTQ+ students going back to school. If you've already been through it, what's something you wish you had known? Comment👇 #itgetsbetter

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Synty Studios @synty.bsky.social · 15d

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Massive value, and meaningful impact – grab 16 packs worth US$1,000+ for just US$30 while supporting @itgetsbetter.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 15d

It's #BiVisibilityDay... just wanted to send a quick reminder that bi folks make up over half of our LGBTQ+ community. #itgetsbetter

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Them @them.us · 19d

Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Reinstate National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth

In July, Trump cut LGBTQ+ youth services for 988, the suicide crisis hotline that launched in 2022.

www.them.us

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 19d

Our Exec Director Brian Wenke joined Tom LeNoble on Opening Pathways to talk leadership, resilience, the cultural shifts shaping our community, and why building something that lasts for LGBTQ+ youth is non-negotiable. Listen here. share.transistor.fm/s/fa1df2fc

#itgetsbetter #lgbtqyouth #podcast

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 20d

Queer proms. Pride summits. Mental health zines. Gender-affirming closets. From Alaska to Florida, LGBTQ+ youth are building the spaces they need — and changing their communities in the process.

Meet the 2025–2026 #itgetsbetter #Changemakers grant recipients.

2025 Changemakers: LGBTQ+ Youth-Led Projects You Need to Know About

From rural Alaska to Miami, Florida, these are the grant projects making waves for LGBTQ+ youth in 2025.

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Cuddlymuffintop @cuddlymuffintop.bsky.social · 20d

XCrawl Xtreme Dungeon Crawl Superbundle by @goodmangames.bsky.social

Please feel free to use the following link to purchase and support both myself alongside @itgetsbetter.bsky.social

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Humble RPG Bundle: XCrawl Xtreme Dungeon Crawl Superbundle by Goodman Games

Let the adventure begin! Unleash Xtreme levels of fun with the XCrawl Xtreme Dungeon Crawl Superbundle by Goodman Games!

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