Hispanic&…
September 20, 2023
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and Carmen Carrera, Henry Jimenz and more star in our Hispanic& series.
Archive |Category Archives: Queer
To Be Jewish and Queer
September 19, 2023
Ariella Assouline writes that she will always be a Jew first, but the and’s that follow will continue to enrich her life.
Changing Schools, One Student at a Time
September 8, 2023
We’re celebrating our 2022-2023 grantees, whose projects are changing the world for LGBTQ+ students.
Your Back to School Advice
September 1, 2023
We asked: what advice would you give LGBTQ+ students going back to school? You all ANSWERED, and it was INCREDIBLE
Just keep Riding (for Queer Youth in Taiwan)!
August 29, 2023
Cyclists are gearing up for the third Asia Rainbow Ride in Taiwan, a project It Gets Better is proud to support.
It Gets Better Canada Launches Mental Health Hub
August 23, 2023
Our affiliate in Canada has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to develop a mental health hub for LGBTQ+ youth.
Queerbook 2024
August 15, 2023
We’re publishing a book, and we want you to be a part of it. Queerbook — like a yearbook, get it? Find out how your work can be featured.
Tips for LGBTQ+ Students to Thrive
Sarah Dean is queer, an English teacher, and a GSA advisor. These are her tips for making the return to school easier for LGBTQ+ students.
We’re pausing all future content on Twitter/X!
To the 187K+ folks who joined our movement on Twitter/X — let’s keep queer joy front and center!
It Gets Better at ILGA’s Conference in Bolivia!
August 2, 2023
It Gets Better joins hundreds of activists in La Paz, Bolivia to advocate for LGBTQ+ human rights around the world.
It Gets Better: Olivia Julianna
June 20, 2023
Olivia Julianna took a mean-spirited tweet directed at her, raised $2 million for abortion funds and became Director of Politics at Gen Z for Change.
Conversations That Inspire in São Paulo
June 17, 2023
Global Programming Asst. Magazine Alex Orué heads to São Paulo to support their Trans March and Pride Parade.
Why I’m Not Worried This Pride Month
June 15, 2023
When it comes LGBTQ+ rights, Executive Director Brian Wenke says we are out and proud; there is no going back.
Rainbow Parenting
May 30, 2023
Lindz Amer tells parents and allies how we’re letting LGBTQ+ kids down and here’s how we can be doing better.
The Binary Prison
May 18, 2023
Sky was a queer, agender Iranian child who thought boy and girl were the only options. Then they found a world of possibilities online.
Celebrating Non-binary Identities Under the Trans Umbrella
May 9, 2023
In high school, Juli didn’t feel trans enough for their trans friends or cis enough for their cis friends. Then they found their people.
It Gets Better: Thaddeus Coates
March 21, 2023
Thaddeus Coates (aka Hippy Potter) is spreading Black, queer joy through illustration.
Will India See Marriage Equality?
February 24, 2023
By sharing stories of queer couples in love, It Gets Better India has helped influence the current debate about marriage equality.
Fighting Florida Censorship
January 27, 2023
Lawmakers in Florida are trying to silence Black and Queer voices… and we REALLY don’t like that!
The Art of Drag
January 26, 2023
With Drag Queens under attack, Desmond is Amazing shares how the art of drag can inspire passion in a young person’s mind.