LGBT
Conservative Judaism’s new line on intermarriage is a great start. What comes next is key - opinion
Belonging is not declared. It is rebuilt and demonstrated, slowly, through consistency, humility, and courage. If the movement is willing to do that work, genuine repair is possible.
Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care
Carrie Soloway, inspiration for trailblazing trans Jewish protagonist of ‘Transparent,’ dies at 88
Same-sex marriages to be recognized throughout the EU, court rules
'God is queer' says German Protestant pastor at conference
Germany's far-right AfD Party tweeted that "the Evangelical Church has completely distanced itself from the Christian faith" after the speech.
Montana attempts to' rid town of LGBTQ residents,' sentenced to 18 years in prison
"Howald set out to rid the town of all LGBTQI+ members by killing them," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's civil rights division.
Estonia set to become first ex-Soviet state to back gay marriage
A vote is due early next week. LGBTQ+ activists hope Estonia's parliament will back a government bill that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry and win the same rights as heterosexual couples
25% of LGBT Israelis feel uncomfortable traveling abroad - survey
78% of LGBT Israelis consider the safety of a destination when deciding where to travel.
Kaplan painted rainbow colors ahead of Tel Aviv's 30th Pride Parade
According to the event organizers, the Pride Parade brings in over 250,000 attendees annually and is the largest LGBT parade in Asia.
Biden to host thousands at White House Pride party
Biden, a Democrat, will host thousands of people on the White House's South Lawn for an evening celebration of LGBTQ+ families.
Human Rights Campaign declares LGBT state of emergency in US
The Alliance Defending Freedom called the HRC statement "slanderous," saying it was committed to religious liberty, parental rights and the "sanctity of life."
Haredi MK accidentally attends LGBT Knesset meeting, met with applause
Shas MK Yosef Taieb's arrival at the Israeli LGBTQ caucus meeting was met with applause and calls for him to speak, but he was trying to go to a different meeting altogether.
Iranian IRGC-linked account says it will kill Israeli LGBTQ+ community members
The IRGC-linked group wrote on Telegram: "March of homosexuals in the occupied holy Al Quds city. After killing these impure [homosexuals], where should we bury them?"
Editor's Notes: Pride, especially now
The LGBT community, like all communities, is made up of individuals, and many of those individuals are afraid.
