PFLAG Geneva/Tri-Cities
@pflaggenevatricit.bsky.social
We offer support, education, and advocacy in the Western Suburbs of Chicago for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community and their families and friends.
https://genevatricities.pflag.org/
#LeadingWithLove
https://genevatricities.pflag.org/
#LeadingWithLove
Ben Greene - open.substack.com/pub/goodquee...
What's Going On with Gender Affirming Care?
Hey friends.
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Ben Greene - open.substack.com/pub/goodquee...
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED MEDICAID RULES BANNING HEALTH CARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH
December 18, 2025
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
December 18, 2025
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
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illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED MEDICAID RULES BANNING HEALTH CARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH
December 18, 2025
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
December 18, 2025
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
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Shockingly, this bill would have failed were it not for the 3 Democrat defections.
Just now, a national trans healthcare felony ban for youth has passed the US House, with 10 year prison terms.
3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.
4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.
It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.
Story to come.
3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.
4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.
It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.
Story to come.
December 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Shockingly, this bill would have failed were it not for the 3 Democrat defections.
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Read the full press release at pflag.org/press/house-advances-hr3492/ to learn more.
House Advances HR 3492, Felony Penalties for Gender-Affirming Care - PFLAG
PFLAG National condemns passage of HR 3492, warning it endangers families, medical providers, and transgender young people nationwide.
pflag.org
December 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Read the full press release at pflag.org/press/house-advances-hr3492/ to learn more.
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BREAKING NEWS: The House of Representatives has just passed H.R. 3492, an anti-trans bill that would charge healthcare providers with a felony for providing medically necessary care to transgender young people,
December 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
BREAKING NEWS: The House of Representatives has just passed H.R. 3492, an anti-trans bill that would charge healthcare providers with a felony for providing medically necessary care to transgender young people,
ACTION ALERT: Congressional leaders have struck a back-room deal to force a vote on H.R. 3492—a dangerous bill that would criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender young people. Urge your Representative to oppose this discriminatory bill. Visit pflag.org/takeaction
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
ACTION ALERT: Congressional leaders have struck a back-room deal to force a vote on H.R. 3492—a dangerous bill that would criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender young people. Urge your Representative to oppose this discriminatory bill. Visit pflag.org/takeaction
PFLAG x I Changed My Mind: Adrianne's Story
“It was a choice that in some ways wasn’t hard, because it was clear.”
She shares her story:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
“It was a choice that in some ways wasn’t hard, because it was clear.”
She shares her story:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
December 16, 2025 at 5:23 AM
PFLAG x I Changed My Mind: Adrianne's Story
“It was a choice that in some ways wasn’t hard, because it was clear.”
She shares her story:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
“It was a choice that in some ways wasn’t hard, because it was clear.”
She shares her story:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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We are proud producers and collaborators with Brief But Spectacular and filmmaker Brooke Sebold of I Changed My Mind, a video series centering parents, families, and LGBTQ+ individuals whose courage to learn and grow resulted in powerful transformations. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Watch now on our YouTube channel @pflag
Parents who once struggled to accept their trans kids share what changed their minds in new series - buff.ly/61KuVmo
December 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
We are proud producers and collaborators with Brief But Spectacular and filmmaker Brooke Sebold of I Changed My Mind, a video series centering parents, families, and LGBTQ+ individuals whose courage to learn and grow resulted in powerful transformations. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Watch now on our YouTube channel @pflag
We are so thankful for our PFLAG Geneva/Tri-Cities members & for those who give of their time, their talents and their finances to our chapter.
Let your generosity shine & think about those you can support & honor.
You can donate to our PFLAG chapter here: 6ab62c-66.myshopify.com/.../pflag-ge....
Let your generosity shine & think about those you can support & honor.
You can donate to our PFLAG chapter here: 6ab62c-66.myshopify.com/.../pflag-ge....
December 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We are so thankful for our PFLAG Geneva/Tri-Cities members & for those who give of their time, their talents and their finances to our chapter.
Let your generosity shine & think about those you can support & honor.
You can donate to our PFLAG chapter here: 6ab62c-66.myshopify.com/.../pflag-ge....
Let your generosity shine & think about those you can support & honor.
You can donate to our PFLAG chapter here: 6ab62c-66.myshopify.com/.../pflag-ge....
December 1 we honor World AIDS Day, a day first observed in 1988 to honor those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses, as well as the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. & across the globe.
For crucial information & resources on HIV/AIDS testing, treatments, & more, visit hiv.gov
For crucial information & resources on HIV/AIDS testing, treatments, & more, visit hiv.gov
December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
December 1 we honor World AIDS Day, a day first observed in 1988 to honor those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses, as well as the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. & across the globe.
For crucial information & resources on HIV/AIDS testing, treatments, & more, visit hiv.gov
For crucial information & resources on HIV/AIDS testing, treatments, & more, visit hiv.gov
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BREAKING: Love is (still) love.
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
BREAKING: Love is (still) love.
State & local elections are just around the corner.
When you love someone LGBTQ+, it is critical to vote for legislation & legislator that won't deny your loved ones their rights & freedoms. Vote your values Tuesday, Nov 4. Find your polling location & what’s on your ballot, visit vote411.org/pflag.
When you love someone LGBTQ+, it is critical to vote for legislation & legislator that won't deny your loved ones their rights & freedoms. Vote your values Tuesday, Nov 4. Find your polling location & what’s on your ballot, visit vote411.org/pflag.
October 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
State & local elections are just around the corner.
When you love someone LGBTQ+, it is critical to vote for legislation & legislator that won't deny your loved ones their rights & freedoms. Vote your values Tuesday, Nov 4. Find your polling location & what’s on your ballot, visit vote411.org/pflag.
When you love someone LGBTQ+, it is critical to vote for legislation & legislator that won't deny your loved ones their rights & freedoms. Vote your values Tuesday, Nov 4. Find your polling location & what’s on your ballot, visit vote411.org/pflag.
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HI HELLO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.
November 15, 2024 at 8:21 PM
HI HELLO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.
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“Miss Major's support for young trans people, her work educating on HIV, and her activism on so many fronts not only changed lives; she changed history. Our thoughts are with her family and all those who knew and loved her.” - Brian K. Bond, CEO, PFLAG National
We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“Miss Major's support for young trans people, her work educating on HIV, and her activism on so many fronts not only changed lives; she changed history. Our thoughts are with her family and all those who knew and loved her.” - Brian K. Bond, CEO, PFLAG National
Learn about our newest nationwide campaign, Fighting For Our Pride, TOMORROW, October 22 at 8:30pm ET.
Together, we’ll organize & make sure lawmakers hear us loud and clear: attacks on LGBTQ+ people do not reflect our values, families, or our future.
Register today at pflag.org/fightingforourpride
Together, we’ll organize & make sure lawmakers hear us loud and clear: attacks on LGBTQ+ people do not reflect our values, families, or our future.
Register today at pflag.org/fightingforourpride
October 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Learn about our newest nationwide campaign, Fighting For Our Pride, TOMORROW, October 22 at 8:30pm ET.
Together, we’ll organize & make sure lawmakers hear us loud and clear: attacks on LGBTQ+ people do not reflect our values, families, or our future.
Register today at pflag.org/fightingforourpride
Together, we’ll organize & make sure lawmakers hear us loud and clear: attacks on LGBTQ+ people do not reflect our values, families, or our future.
Register today at pflag.org/fightingforourpride
PFLAG National Learning With Love, the 2025 PFLAG National Convention was this weekend & it was fantastic! Here is the first day opening session.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9XF...
#LearningwithLove #LeadingwithLove #PFLAGProud #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights #TransRightsAREHumanRights
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9XF...
#LearningwithLove #LeadingwithLove #PFLAGProud #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights #TransRightsAREHumanRights
Learning With Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention Opening Session
YouTube video by PFLAG National
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October 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
PFLAG National Learning With Love, the 2025 PFLAG National Convention was this weekend & it was fantastic! Here is the first day opening session.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9XF...
#LearningwithLove #LeadingwithLove #PFLAGProud #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights #TransRightsAREHumanRights
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9XF...
#LearningwithLove #LeadingwithLove #PFLAGProud #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights #TransRightsAREHumanRights
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Legal resources often do not center trans experiences and needs. Here, we’ve compiled expertise from real lawyers about how to successfully initiate a variety of legal processes as a trans person. Find the full pdf guide here: transequality.org/resources/tr... (2/2)
Trans Legal Survival Guide 2.0 | A4TE
transequality.org
September 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Legal resources often do not center trans experiences and needs. Here, we’ve compiled expertise from real lawyers about how to successfully initiate a variety of legal processes as a trans person. Find the full pdf guide here: transequality.org/resources/tr... (2/2)
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Just in time for Pride. A lot of y’all are about to find out some stuff about your kids. Now’s a good time to prepare yourself for that convo. open.substack.com/pub/eveywint...
The Five Real Questions to Ask Trans Children When They Come Out To You
The parenting books and all the advice from your fellow parents never really prepare you for everything, do they?
open.substack.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Just in time for Pride. A lot of y’all are about to find out some stuff about your kids. Now’s a good time to prepare yourself for that convo. open.substack.com/pub/eveywint...
We are excited to share our friend Kayla Coulter, artist & founder of The Artistic Edge, is featured in this month's Open Doors!
Find out what is happening in our northwestern IL PFLAG Chapters and discover more about our friend Kayla!
October 2025 issue of Open Doors is here:
tinyurl.com/pcni2510
Find out what is happening in our northwestern IL PFLAG Chapters and discover more about our friend Kayla!
October 2025 issue of Open Doors is here:
tinyurl.com/pcni2510
September 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We are excited to share our friend Kayla Coulter, artist & founder of The Artistic Edge, is featured in this month's Open Doors!
Find out what is happening in our northwestern IL PFLAG Chapters and discover more about our friend Kayla!
October 2025 issue of Open Doors is here:
tinyurl.com/pcni2510
Find out what is happening in our northwestern IL PFLAG Chapters and discover more about our friend Kayla!
October 2025 issue of Open Doors is here:
tinyurl.com/pcni2510
Pride at the Park is Sat., July 12th, 1 to 4 PM @ Wheeler Park, Geneva. We will be @ the pavilion located near Stone Creek Miniature Golf & the playground.
There will be burgers, hotdogs, veg. options, chips, sweets & bottled water, crafts & games. Stop by at any time!
@belongfoxvalley.bsky.social
There will be burgers, hotdogs, veg. options, chips, sweets & bottled water, crafts & games. Stop by at any time!
@belongfoxvalley.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Pride at the Park is Sat., July 12th, 1 to 4 PM @ Wheeler Park, Geneva. We will be @ the pavilion located near Stone Creek Miniature Golf & the playground.
There will be burgers, hotdogs, veg. options, chips, sweets & bottled water, crafts & games. Stop by at any time!
@belongfoxvalley.bsky.social
There will be burgers, hotdogs, veg. options, chips, sweets & bottled water, crafts & games. Stop by at any time!
@belongfoxvalley.bsky.social
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“Pride Month teaches us that silence is complicity and none of us get to sit this out.”
@repmarktakano.bsky.social said it best: Whatever we're fighting for, we’re stronger together.
Join us to take action to free Andry José Hernández Romero: hrc.im/BringThemBack
@repmarktakano.bsky.social said it best: Whatever we're fighting for, we’re stronger together.
Join us to take action to free Andry José Hernández Romero: hrc.im/BringThemBack
June 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“Pride Month teaches us that silence is complicity and none of us get to sit this out.”
@repmarktakano.bsky.social said it best: Whatever we're fighting for, we’re stronger together.
Join us to take action to free Andry José Hernández Romero: hrc.im/BringThemBack
@repmarktakano.bsky.social said it best: Whatever we're fighting for, we’re stronger together.
Join us to take action to free Andry José Hernández Romero: hrc.im/BringThemBack
Today we remember the lives lost at Pulse Nightclub nine years ago. It's a sobering reminder that there are those who want to bring harm to LGBTQIA+ lives. But it's also a moment to stand together and promise to continue fighting to change minds and to change unjust laws.
#NeverForget #Pulse
#NeverForget #Pulse
June 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today we remember the lives lost at Pulse Nightclub nine years ago. It's a sobering reminder that there are those who want to bring harm to LGBTQIA+ lives. But it's also a moment to stand together and promise to continue fighting to change minds and to change unjust laws.
#NeverForget #Pulse
#NeverForget #Pulse
Happy Agender Pride Day! 🖤🩶🤍💚
“Agender” refers to a person who does not identify with or experience any gender. It differs from “nonbinary” in that nonbinary people may exist between or beyond the man-woman binary. To our agender friends & loved ones: We see u, we support u & celebrate you!
“Agender” refers to a person who does not identify with or experience any gender. It differs from “nonbinary” in that nonbinary people may exist between or beyond the man-woman binary. To our agender friends & loved ones: We see u, we support u & celebrate you!
May 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy Agender Pride Day! 🖤🩶🤍💚
“Agender” refers to a person who does not identify with or experience any gender. It differs from “nonbinary” in that nonbinary people may exist between or beyond the man-woman binary. To our agender friends & loved ones: We see u, we support u & celebrate you!
“Agender” refers to a person who does not identify with or experience any gender. It differs from “nonbinary” in that nonbinary people may exist between or beyond the man-woman binary. To our agender friends & loved ones: We see u, we support u & celebrate you!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—let’s take this time to refill our cups with some powerful truths:
You are not alone. You are loved. You matter. Your feelings are valid. We are here for you. It is okay to ask for help.
Do not neglect your mental health: Visit pflag.org/Mental-Health-Resources.
You are not alone. You are loved. You matter. Your feelings are valid. We are here for you. It is okay to ask for help.
Do not neglect your mental health: Visit pflag.org/Mental-Health-Resources.
May 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—let’s take this time to refill our cups with some powerful truths:
You are not alone. You are loved. You matter. Your feelings are valid. We are here for you. It is okay to ask for help.
Do not neglect your mental health: Visit pflag.org/Mental-Health-Resources.
You are not alone. You are loved. You matter. Your feelings are valid. We are here for you. It is okay to ask for help.
Do not neglect your mental health: Visit pflag.org/Mental-Health-Resources.