Sports · October 29, 2023
NHL Lifts Ban on Pride Tape After Backlash from Players
NHL lifts ban on Pride tape after player backlash. A win for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
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Activism · Oct 14
Germany's Anti-Discrimination Agency Quits Social Media Platform Amid Rising Intolerance
Germany's Anti-Discrimination Agency abandons X due to increasing intolerance.
Drag · Aug 31
"Gallina Port Des Bras" in Drag: A Seamless Fusion of Identities
Gallina Port Des Bras' journey explores drag identity fusion and LGBT parenting joys. Chosen family, Tel Aviv refuge, and advocacy for Amnesty International. #LGBTQ #IdentityJourney
Community · Aug 29
Israeli Transgender Woman's Body Stranded in London: Community Rallies for Repatriation
Israeli trans woman found dead in London hotel. Efforts underway to bring her body home for burial. #TransRights #LGBTQ #Activism
Politics · Aug 29
Political Controversy Emerges in Jerusalem's Local Elections as Deputy Mayor Aims to Counter Liberalism
Deputy Mayor King sparks debate with campaign targeting liberalism in Jerusalem's upcoming local elections. #Jerusalem #LGBTQ #Elections
People · Aug 29
Former Israeli Reality Star Ronen Babloki's Unexpected Turn and Liberating Journey in the LGBT Adult Industry
Former Israeli reality star Ronen Babloki takes an unexpected leap into the adult industry, challenging societal norms and opening up about his journey. #LGBT #RealityStar #AdultIndustry
Community · Aug 22
Provocative Pamphlets Target LGBTQ+ Community in Israel
Haifa residents alarmed by anti-LGBTQ+ pamphlets in their mailboxes. Concerns grow amid rising bigotry.
Law & Courts · Aug 22
Rise in Hate Incidents Sparks Concern for LGBTQ Safety in Israel
LGBTQ individual attacked in Rehovot, highlighting rising hate incidents. Community rallies for safety. #LGBTQRights
Law & Courts · Aug 21
Israel: Discriminatory Incident at Nature Reserve Sparks Controversy
Family barred from nature reserve due to disputed recognition, exposes ongoing challenges. #LGBTQrights #Inclusivity
Politics · Aug 21
Controversial Haredi Lawmaker Claims LGBTQ Community Poses Greater Threat to Israel Than Terror Groups
Haredi lawmaker Yitzhak Pindrus asserts LGBTQ community is a more significant danger to Israel than extremist terror factions. #LGBTQ #Israel #PrideParade
Religion · Aug 13
Pope's Message of Inclusion and Rabbi's Controversial Call: Divergent Paths on LGBTQ+ Acceptance
Pope Francis extends Church's embrace to LGBTQ+ individuals, emphasizing inclusion. Rabbi Zvi Thau's divisive statements spark concern. Divergent paths on LGBTQ+ acceptance. #Inclusion #ReligiousAcceptance #LGBTQ
Politics · Jul 27
Israeli Minister Opposes Adoption by Same-Sex Couples, Citing Child's Best Interests
Israeli Welfare Minister, Yaakov Margi, rejects compromise on adoption for same-sex couples, citing child's best interests. #Israel #LGBT #adoption #discrimination
Politics · Jul 11
Israeli Demonstrations Erupt Nationwide as Government's Judicial Overhaul Sparks Controversy
Israeli protests escalate as citizens rally against the government's proposed judicial overhaul, raising concerns over democracy and excessive concentration of power. #IsraeliProtests #JudicialOverhaul #DemocracyAtStake
Politics · Jul 11
Israel: Netanyahu's Coalition Advances Contentious Bill to Limit Supreme Court's Oversight Powers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition moves forward with a bill to restrict the Supreme Court's oversight powers, sparking protests against the perceived threat to democracy. #Israel #SupremeCourt #Protests