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Israel's enemies are my enemies, so why can't Democrats see that? - opinion

The left and right urgently need to work together to tell Americans the truth about theocratic Islam and the threat it poses to both our countries.

 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.
Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds

A PERSON wearing a rainbow mask is seen during the Brooklyn Liberation's Protect Trans Youth event in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, June 13, 2021.

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks with US Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025.

US judge will block attempt to restrict gender affirming care to minors after lawsuit


A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers

Holding back tears, Khan recalled how she was disowned by her family at 13 and forced into begging.

A boy sits in a van with others while heading to their school in Pakistan.

Transgender Jews are finding a safe haven in an unexpected place: the farm

“I went to Adamah because everyone was telling me this is like a great queer place to learn, like you will meet many trans and queer Jews there,” said Kohanski.

Shoshana Mackay lives on a Jewish farm in North Carolina.

Biden overturns US military transgender ban

"President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar to military service, and that America’s strength is found in its diversity," the White House said in a statement.

U.S. President Joe Biden signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington

Biden taps Rachel Levine, first trans person as assistant Health Sec.

The pick of Pennsylvania's top health official for a critical role during the raging COVID-19 pandemic continues Biden's pattern of selecting a historically diverse slate of leaders.

Dr. Rachel Levine, physician general nominee, is seen at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania May 4, 2015. Levine, a transgender woman who teaches pediatrics and psychiatry at Penn State College of Medicine

78% of Israel's trans community have considered suicide in past year

According to the study, there are significant gaps between transgender people and the general population in different job sectors, levels of income, and overall well-being.

SARAH WEIL (right) and Jewish educator and trans-activist Yiscah Smith wrap themselves in a flag at the rally in Jerusalem Saturday night

Transgender Egyptian woman faces uphill battle against stigma

"I had a life, and I lost it completely. But I made my decision to be the person I wanted to be," said Aly, 50.

LGBTQ flag

US trans soldiers call on Biden to end military ban

"Every American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to do so - regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and without having to hide who they are," said Biden.

PEOPLE PROTEST US President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members in the military.

J.K. Rowling returns award over criticism of transgender stance

But no award or honor ... means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience," the Harry Potter author wrote.

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018.

What it’s like to come out as transgender when you’re married to the rabbi

The 33-year-old Yiddish and music teacher and poet had already shaved her beard, grew out her hair and come out as trangender to her wife.

Temple Emanu-el Synagogue in New York.

US health agency reverses Obamacare transgender protections

The rule reverses some provisions of the Affordable Care Act passed during President Barack Obama's administration, also known as Obamacare.

PEOPLE PROTEST US President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members in the military.