Hello John,
The current administration is trying to ban words like transgender, non-binary, and LGBTQ—an obvious attack on our community’s visibility. But it doesn’t stop there.
They’re coming for immigrants. BIPOC. Even Gulf of Mexico. This is bigger than just us. It’s a calculated effort to erase entire communities—and we refuse to stay quiet.
So we turned our resistance into the Language is Power Pride collection. Bold protest posters designed to remind us: words don’t just matter—they save lives. Yard signs that speak louder than silence. T-shirts and button-ups that make activism wearable. And the BAN-dana—our Pride-themed nod to joyful rebellion.
Order today to get your merch in time for Pride Month. Every purchase fuels It Gets Better programs that help LGBTQ+ youth thrive—by equipping them with tools to speak up, advocate for themselves, and lead their communities with pride.
This isn’t just a merch drop. It’s a message to every young person watching: You are not the problem. You are the power. And you are not alone.
Because it gets better when we show up for each other.
Because language is power. Use it.
Ross W. von Metzke (he/him)
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
It Gets Better
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