Hi John,
Words matter. They shape our experiences, fuel our advocacy, and define the world we want to live in. But under the Trump administration, nearly 200 words—many tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion—have been flagged for removal or restricted use in federal agencies. Some were wiped from government websites. Others were used to flag grant proposals and policies for review. And this is likely just the beginning.
At It Gets Better, we refuse to let our language—and our history—be erased. So while they try to silence us, we’re fighting back with a little fun. Play our Banned Words crossword puzzle, featuring just a handful of the words this administration wants to disappear. Because no matter what they do, our words—and our stories—aren’t going anywhere.
Want to do more than solve a puzzle? Encourage a young LGBTQ+ leader to apply for It Gets Better: Changemakers, our grant program funding projects that uplift queer youth. No one to nominate but still want to help? Consider supporting Changemakers with a donation. Because standing up for queer youth means making sure their voices are heard—loud and clear.
Ross W. von Metzke
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
It Gets Better
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