Media · October 30, 2023
Rita Panahi Faces Backlash for Misinterpreting Trans Woman's Viral Video
Rita Panahi faces backlash for misinterpreting trans woman's viral video.
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Music · May 7
Sam Smith's Tel Aviv Concert Cancelled Amid LGBT Protests
Sam Smith's Tel Aviv show cancelled amid controversy #SamDontGo #LGBT
Politics · Feb 28
Ultra-Nationalist Israeli Deputy Minister Resigns over Lack of Support and His Homophobic Remarks
Avi Maoz's resignation highlights tensions in Israel's ruling coalition over LGBTQ+ rights and non-Orthodox Judaism. #Israel #LGBTQ #Politics
Media · Feb 13
Ohio Police Arrest Gay Black Journalist During Live Broadcast at Gov. Mike DeWine's Press Conference
A gay Black journalist, Evan Lambert, was arrested by police during a live press conference held by Gov. Mike DeWine. Lambert was targeted by police officials, who forced him to the ground and arrested him while he was reporting live on safety concerns regarding a train derailment. #Media #Journalism #SafetyConcerns #TrainDerailment #LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter
Religion · Jan 3
Navigating Dual Discrimination: The Challenges and Resilience of LGBTQ Arabs in Israel
LGBTQ Arabs in Israel often face unique challenges and discrimination due to their dual minority status. According to a study by the Israeli NGO, the Aguda, LGBTQ Arabs in Israel are three times more likely to suffer fr…
Politics · Dec 29
On eve of Israel's new government, far-rightists offer reassurances
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu finalised coalition deals on Wednesday as his prospective far-right partners offered reassurances that they would serve all Israelis and not radi…
Politics · Dec 27
Israel's Netanyahu closer to hard-right government with new legislation
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu moved one step further on Tuesday toward establishing a government after parliament approved divisive legislation agreed with his far-right coali…
Politics · Dec 26
Israel's president urges protection of people's rights as far right eyes legal revisions
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel’s president voiced concern for the well-being of all members of the public regardless of their identity or values on Sunday after far-right members of the incoming government called for revi…
Politics · Nov 28
Israel’s Likud signs coalition deal with anti-LGBTQ radical
JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a coalition deal with a small ultranationalist faction leader known for homophobic rhetoric and disparaging remarks about non-Orthodox Jews, a…
Politics · Nov 16
Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s outgoing coalition has been the most diverse in the country’s history, bringing a slew of progressive policies on the environment, LGBTQ issues and funding for the country’s Arab minority. But…