It Gets Better
@itgetsbetter.bsky.social
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We're the leading LGBTQ+ youth empowerment org dedicated to reaching young people before a crisis occurs.
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⋒ Help queer youth navigate adolescence with confidence and hope: itgetsbetter.org/donate
Being a teen is difficult. Navigating the news makes it tougher. We can help. Check out our new LGBTQ+ youth-created mental health module, "How to Deal With the News." From tuning out clickbait to practicing self care to avoiding doomscrolling, we have you covered. #itgetsbetter
How to Deal With the News
The news can be heavy. This mental health resource can help.
itgetsbetter.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Being a teen is difficult. Navigating the news makes it tougher. We can help. Check out our new LGBTQ+ youth-created mental health module, "How to Deal With the News." From tuning out clickbait to practicing self care to avoiding doomscrolling, we have you covered. #itgetsbetter
$540 million raised through lipstick sales?! Proud to be a part of M·A·C Cosmetics's VIVA GLAM Fund. Check out some of the queer proms we've hosted together with LGBTQ+ youth here. #itgetsbetter
The MAC Lipstick That’s Raised Over $540 Million for LGBTQ+ and Global Equality
MAC’s VIVA GLAM Impact Report shows how $4.5M in FY25 grants are supporting LGBTQ+ youth, maternal care and global equality.
gayety.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:43 PM
$540 million raised through lipstick sales?! Proud to be a part of M·A·C Cosmetics's VIVA GLAM Fund. Check out some of the queer proms we've hosted together with LGBTQ+ youth here. #itgetsbetter
You can't erase our history.
New York Officials to Re-Raise Pride Flag Removed From LGBT Monument
Officials publicly rebuked the Trump Administration after it quietly removed a Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument.
time.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
You can't erase our history.
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“I hope I can use my platform and my voice throughout these Games to try and encourage people to stay strong in these hard times. I know that a lot of people say you're just an athlete, like, stick to your job, shut up about politics, but politics affect us all."
US figure skater Amber Glenn speaks out for LGBTQ community at Olympics
At a news conference at the Winter Olympics, U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn said she hopes to use her platform here to support her community.
www.usatoday.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
“I hope I can use my platform and my voice throughout these Games to try and encourage people to stay strong in these hard times. I know that a lot of people say you're just an athlete, like, stick to your job, shut up about politics, but politics affect us all."
Take the It Gets Better pledge and support LGBTQ+ youth.
"I will fight for a world where hope outshines fear. I commit to standing up and speaking out against hate and intolerance — to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth and for the change they want to see in the world."
"I will fight for a world where hope outshines fear. I commit to standing up and speaking out against hate and intolerance — to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth and for the change they want to see in the world."
February 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Take the It Gets Better pledge and support LGBTQ+ youth.
"I will fight for a world where hope outshines fear. I commit to standing up and speaking out against hate and intolerance — to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth and for the change they want to see in the world."
"I will fight for a world where hope outshines fear. I commit to standing up and speaking out against hate and intolerance — to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth and for the change they want to see in the world."
Why roller derby is so queer-welcoming: "This is one of the only sports you can be in just to be in. It’s not like everyone is striving to get to the big leagues — there isn’t a big league." #itgetsbetter
As anti-trans laws exclude athletes, roller derby leagues are adapting so everyone can skate
Colorado’s roller derby squads are evolving — again — to provide competition and community as other sports roll back the welcome mat
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Why roller derby is so queer-welcoming: "This is one of the only sports you can be in just to be in. It’s not like everyone is striving to get to the big leagues — there isn’t a big league." #itgetsbetter
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Bisexual Olympian Breezy Johnson Broke Her Gold Medal 15 Minutes After Getting It
Bisexual Olympian Breezy Johnson Broke Her Gold Medal 15 Minutes After Getting It
A new world record for a bisexual disaster.
www.them.us
February 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Bisexual Olympian Breezy Johnson Broke Her Gold Medal 15 Minutes After Getting It
🌈 Inside Pride House at the Winter Olympics: "We are not really known to be the most openly LGBT-friendly country. We want to use the Olympic games and we want to use this media attention to raise the voice."
Olympics Pride House ‘really important for the community’
Italy lags behind other European countries in terms of LGBTQ rights
www.washingtonblade.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:43 PM
🌈 Inside Pride House at the Winter Olympics: "We are not really known to be the most openly LGBT-friendly country. We want to use the Olympic games and we want to use this media attention to raise the voice."
Our 2026 Partnership Deck is live. Support LGBTQ+ youth through leadership + grants, digital mental health support, global work, and the storytelling campaigns It Gets Better is known for. Want to partner? Email development@itgetsbetter.org. DOWNLOAD THE DECK: itgetsbetter.org/wp-content/u...
February 10, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Our 2026 Partnership Deck is live. Support LGBTQ+ youth through leadership + grants, digital mental health support, global work, and the storytelling campaigns It Gets Better is known for. Want to partner? Email development@itgetsbetter.org. DOWNLOAD THE DECK: itgetsbetter.org/wp-content/u...
Allyship isn’t a slogan. For our Youth Voices ambassador Marshall, 16, it was a teacher who saw him, respected him, and made space for him to be Marshall. That kind of support changes everything. Read more about Marshall's story and how you can show up as an ally this Valentine's Day. #itgetsbetter
Allyship is Love
Small moments of allyship can mean a world of difference to people like me, write 16 year old Youth Voices ambassador Marshall.
itgetsbetter.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Allyship isn’t a slogan. For our Youth Voices ambassador Marshall, 16, it was a teacher who saw him, respected him, and made space for him to be Marshall. That kind of support changes everything. Read more about Marshall's story and how you can show up as an ally this Valentine's Day. #itgetsbetter
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Elis Lundholm Will Be the First Trans Skier in the Winter Olympics. How and When to Watch
Meet Sweden’s Elis Lundholm, the First Trans Skier in the Winter Olympics
Lundholm says that he has “always been treated well” within the skiing world.
www.them.us
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Elis Lundholm Will Be the First Trans Skier in the Winter Olympics. How and When to Watch
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Erik Bottcher wins special election, making New York state senate “twice as gay” - buff.ly/UmKLyjz
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Erik Bottcher wins special election, making New York state senate “twice as gay” - buff.ly/UmKLyjz
Boy clothes vs girl clothes? They’re just clothes! Our Youth Voices wanted to remind you to wear whatever you want - as long as it’s cute. 💅 Watch their whole Q&A on YouTube. #itgetsbetter www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOeJ...
February 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Boy clothes vs girl clothes? They’re just clothes! Our Youth Voices wanted to remind you to wear whatever you want - as long as it’s cute. 💅 Watch their whole Q&A on YouTube. #itgetsbetter www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOeJ...
You cannot erase queer history. 👏👏👏 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Berkeley Students Make 300,000 Wikipedia Edits to Preserve Queer History Against Trump
Their work has already racked up nearly 100 million views.
www.them.us
February 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
You cannot erase queer history. 👏👏👏 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Ruled: respecting students' pronouns does NOT violate the first amendment!
Federal Court Rules Requiring Use of Trans Student’s Pronouns Does Not Violate First Amendment
Federal Court Rules Requiring Use of Trans Student’s Pronouns Does Not Violate First Amendment
A Christian substitute teacher first sued the school for having to use a trans student's pronouns in 2024.
www.them.us
February 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Ruled: respecting students' pronouns does NOT violate the first amendment!
Make your support for LGBTQ+ youth visible. Give $50+ before Feb 14 and we’ll send you an exclusive 7-pack of friendship bracelets: one “it gets better” + six identity-affirming designs. Wear them. Trade them. Start conversations. Order by Feb 5 for Valentine’s Day delivery: itgetsbetter.org/donate
February 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Make your support for LGBTQ+ youth visible. Give $50+ before Feb 14 and we’ll send you an exclusive 7-pack of friendship bracelets: one “it gets better” + six identity-affirming designs. Wear them. Trade them. Start conversations. Order by Feb 5 for Valentine’s Day delivery: itgetsbetter.org/donate
Visibility matters, and sometimes it can be as simple and subtle as nail polish! Loved this story from our Deputy Director, Justin.
If you want to show up in a visible way for LGBTQ+ youth this year too, we've got you. Read Justin's story and learn more here. itgetsbetter.org/this-valenti...
If you want to show up in a visible way for LGBTQ+ youth this year too, we've got you. Read Justin's story and learn more here. itgetsbetter.org/this-valenti...
January 29, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Visibility matters, and sometimes it can be as simple and subtle as nail polish! Loved this story from our Deputy Director, Justin.
If you want to show up in a visible way for LGBTQ+ youth this year too, we've got you. Read Justin's story and learn more here. itgetsbetter.org/this-valenti...
If you want to show up in a visible way for LGBTQ+ youth this year too, we've got you. Read Justin's story and learn more here. itgetsbetter.org/this-valenti...
🔴 LIVE now!
🎀 Come play Infinity Nikki + chat new years goals, ideas, and affirmations!
twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
🎀 Come play Infinity Nikki + chat new years goals, ideas, and affirmations!
twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
January 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM
🔴 LIVE now!
🎀 Come play Infinity Nikki + chat new years goals, ideas, and affirmations!
twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
🎀 Come play Infinity Nikki + chat new years goals, ideas, and affirmations!
twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
Our Youth Voices program is just ONE thing you support when you donate to It Gets Better - give $50+ from now until Valentine's Day on Feb 14th, and we'll send you an exclusive pack of friendship bracelets as a thank-you gift so you can match with Nashan, Marshall, & Jay!
💘 itgetsbetter.org/donate
💘 itgetsbetter.org/donate
January 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Our Youth Voices program is just ONE thing you support when you donate to It Gets Better - give $50+ from now until Valentine's Day on Feb 14th, and we'll send you an exclusive pack of friendship bracelets as a thank-you gift so you can match with Nashan, Marshall, & Jay!
💘 itgetsbetter.org/donate
💘 itgetsbetter.org/donate
Let's go Chris! 🇺🇸 “It was more about being able to show my community that we can still go to these places and that we shouldn’t let our fear of something happening stop us from doing what we want to do.”
Amid a culture war over trans athletes, Team USA’s Chris Mosier says he’ll stay the course | CNN
For an eight-time Team USA competitor, representing the country on the global stage would certainly be worth publicizing. But as Chris Mosier prepared to take on the World Duathlon Championships in Sw...
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Let's go Chris! 🇺🇸 “It was more about being able to show my community that we can still go to these places and that we shouldn’t let our fear of something happening stop us from doing what we want to do.”
Black LGBTQ+ youth deserve research that reflects their experiences!
If you’re Black, LGBTQ+, and ages 16–24, consider joining this study with Project Purpose to help shape resources, representation, and change.
Learn more & take the eligibility screener: clinicontact.com/black-lgbtq-youth-org3
If you’re Black, LGBTQ+, and ages 16–24, consider joining this study with Project Purpose to help shape resources, representation, and change.
Learn more & take the eligibility screener: clinicontact.com/black-lgbtq-youth-org3
January 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Black LGBTQ+ youth deserve research that reflects their experiences!
If you’re Black, LGBTQ+, and ages 16–24, consider joining this study with Project Purpose to help shape resources, representation, and change.
Learn more & take the eligibility screener: clinicontact.com/black-lgbtq-youth-org3
If you’re Black, LGBTQ+, and ages 16–24, consider joining this study with Project Purpose to help shape resources, representation, and change.
Learn more & take the eligibility screener: clinicontact.com/black-lgbtq-youth-org3
let's start this new year off RIGHT! 💫
Join us with @itsianwatson.bsky.social for a GRWM + chatting about the new year!
Did you set any goals? Have any affirmations in mind? Got any mental health resources on deck to support you?
Come chat Weds, Jan 28th at 4pm ET/1pm PT:
twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
Join us with @itsianwatson.bsky.social for a GRWM + chatting about the new year!
Did you set any goals? Have any affirmations in mind? Got any mental health resources on deck to support you?
Come chat Weds, Jan 28th at 4pm ET/1pm PT:
twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
January 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
let's start this new year off RIGHT! 💫
Join us with @itsianwatson.bsky.social for a GRWM + chatting about the new year!
Did you set any goals? Have any affirmations in mind? Got any mental health resources on deck to support you?
Come chat Weds, Jan 28th at 4pm ET/1pm PT:
twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
Join us with @itsianwatson.bsky.social for a GRWM + chatting about the new year!
Did you set any goals? Have any affirmations in mind? Got any mental health resources on deck to support you?
Come chat Weds, Jan 28th at 4pm ET/1pm PT:
twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
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This Valentine's Day, join us in showing our love and support for LGBTQ+ youth. Donate $50 to @itgetsbetter.bsky.social and receive a limited edition bundle of friendship bracelets celebrating LGBTQ+ identities.
DONATE: itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdo...
PLEDGE: itgetsbetter.org/take-the-ple...
DONATE: itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdo...
PLEDGE: itgetsbetter.org/take-the-ple...
January 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
This Valentine's Day, join us in showing our love and support for LGBTQ+ youth. Donate $50 to @itgetsbetter.bsky.social and receive a limited edition bundle of friendship bracelets celebrating LGBTQ+ identities.
DONATE: itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdo...
PLEDGE: itgetsbetter.org/take-the-ple...
DONATE: itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdo...
PLEDGE: itgetsbetter.org/take-the-ple...
We need your help with something. It’ll take 2 minutes, it’s free, and it’s a real way to show up for LGBTQ+ youth. Take the It Gets Better Pledge and join nearly 800K people choosing to be visible, vocal allies. Sign, download the graphics, post, & tag @itgetsbetter itgetsbetter.org/take-the-ple...
January 23, 2026 at 6:54 PM
We need your help with something. It’ll take 2 minutes, it’s free, and it’s a real way to show up for LGBTQ+ youth. Take the It Gets Better Pledge and join nearly 800K people choosing to be visible, vocal allies. Sign, download the graphics, post, & tag @itgetsbetter itgetsbetter.org/take-the-ple...
Make your support for LGBTQ+ youth VISIBLE! Donate $50 or more from now until 2/14 and we'll send you an exclusive pack of friendship bracelets as a thank-you.
You'll get 7 bracelets, with one affirming message and six that acknowledge identities in the LGBTQ+ community.
💘 itgetsbetter.org/donate
You'll get 7 bracelets, with one affirming message and six that acknowledge identities in the LGBTQ+ community.
💘 itgetsbetter.org/donate
January 22, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Make your support for LGBTQ+ youth VISIBLE! Donate $50 or more from now until 2/14 and we'll send you an exclusive pack of friendship bracelets as a thank-you.
You'll get 7 bracelets, with one affirming message and six that acknowledge identities in the LGBTQ+ community.
💘 itgetsbetter.org/donate
You'll get 7 bracelets, with one affirming message and six that acknowledge identities in the LGBTQ+ community.
💘 itgetsbetter.org/donate