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September 1, 2023, 11:45 am
Lebanese politicians ramp up fight against LGBTQ community
Once seen as relatively tolerant for a Middle Eastern country, Lebanon’s political leaders have become unified in efforts to scapegoat the LGBTQ community
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August 30, 2023, 3:21 pm
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August 6, 2023, 10:46 am
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High Court hears petition on adoption by LGBTQ couples: ‘Decision cannot be avoided’
Justice Uzi Vogelman says ruling on matter will be necessary as there is ‘no prospect that this will come to legislation’
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July 30, 2023, 11:52 am
Iranian official promoting Islamic values suspended over alleged gay sex tape
Unverified video said to show Gilan province’s head of culture and Islamic guidance, Reza Tsaghati, engaged in sexual relations with another man
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July 27, 2023, 4:59 pm
Shas’s welfare minister to court: Same-sex adoption against child’s best interests
AG favors legislation that would broaden the interpretation of the current adoption law to includes same-sex couples
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July 16, 2023, 5:32 pm
Israel refuses to sign joint statement slating Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ laws – report
Foreign Ministry official quoted saying Jerusalem seeking to avoid ‘attack’ on allied government; Lapid says coalition ‘taken hostage by extremist minority of fanatics’
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July 13, 2023, 3:42 pm
In Uganda, Iran president attacks Western LGBTQ rights as ending humanity
Ebrahim Raisi offers support for Kampala, which recently passed law making ‘aggravated homosexuality’ a capital offense, with up to life in prison for consensual same-sex relations
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July 8, 2023, 5:06 pm
NJ Jews reel after kosher baker rejects synagogue’s order for rainbow Pride treats
When the West Orange Bake Shop wouldn’t supply cupcakes supporting the LGBTQ community, a firestorm ensued – which the Orthodox owner says is fueling more divisiveness
By
Andrew Lapin
July 2, 2023, 4:02 am
After taking down Pride flags at request of 2 synagogues, NJ town puts them back up
The confrontation reflects a decades-long struggle with accepting LGBTQ people by some in the Orthodox world, but has also seen allies of the gay community rally in support
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Andrew Lapin
July 1, 2023, 2:53 am
US Supreme Court steers society sharply to the right
Conservative-majority court shows determination to scrap long-established progressive policies, with rulings against affirmative action, LGBTQ rights, abortion rights
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Paul Handley
July 1, 2023, 2:05 am
In notable stand, Israel’s ambassador to US says ‘trans rights are human rights’
At Pride event hosted by embassy, Michael Herzog calls to stand up against those who spread ‘intolerance and bigotry’ targeting LGBTQ community in the US and Israel
By
Ron Kampeas
July 1, 2023, 1:28 am
US Supreme Court says web designer can refuse service to gay couples
In defeat for gay rights, court’s conservative majority rules Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding sites can refuse work for same-sex couples for religious reasons
By
Jessica Gresko
June 24, 2023, 1:00 pm
Charleston rabbi resigns, leaving South Carolina over anti-LGBTQ legislation
Greg Kanter, one of three rabbis at historic Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation, tells community his family will move ‘to a place that will not target us and our human rights’
By
Andrew Lapin
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