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Tag: Transgender Rights

0 Ethics Politics

Opinion | ‘Godly Laws’ for Transgender Kids

Sarah Posner in Moment · 14 Nov

Sarah Posner discusses the upcoming Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti, which will address whether laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth violate constitutional rights.

0 Politics Culture

No, This Won't Be the Last Election Ever

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 5 Nov

The episode delves into the current U.S. election climate, with prominent public figures like Oprah and Joe Rogan suggesting it might be the last election.

0 Politics Education

JD Vance attacks influential Jewish head of teachers union for not having biological kids

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 28 Aug

Senator JD Vance's recent attack on Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, highlights the ongoing rhetoric regarding family structure and credibility in educational policy.

0 Politics Culture

The “Making It About Us” Edition

Promised Podcast · 25 Jul

The episode features discussions on Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress without proposing a post-war Gaza plan, Kamala Harris's nuanced stance between old and new Democratic ideologies, and includes anecdotes from Israeli life like an initiative for affordable housing for trans people in Tel Aviv.

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In notable stand, Israel’s ambassador to US says ‘trans rights are human rights’

LMarkoe in Forward · 30 Jun 2023

Israeli ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, spoke out against intolerance and bigotry targeting the LGBTQ community at a Pride event at the Israeli embassy.

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Montana Rep (And Rabbi) Confronts Christian Lawmakers after Invocation Cancellation

Dan Freedman in Moment · 16 Jun 2023

Democratic state Rep. Ed Stafman, who is also a rabbi, had his invocation canceled at the Montana state capitol.

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On European Intellectuals, Anti-Americanism, and Judith Butler

Éric Marty in Tablet · 1 Apr 2023

The author, Eric Marty, responds to a previous article that characterized him as an anti-American academic.

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The Great Transitioning

David Moulton in Tablet · 10 Mar 2023

GLAAD has criticized The New York Times' coverage of transgender issues, particularly regarding medical sex changes or gender affirmation for minors.

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Bans on drag performers are direct attacks on trans people

Nora Berman in Forward · 9 Mar 2023

This op-ed criticizes the misleading and distracting nature of a recent article that discusses Tennessee's new anti-drag laws in relation to Purim celebrations.

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ADL quiet on details of internal investigation prompted by Fox News

ARosenfeld in Forward · 8 Mar 2023

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched an internal investigation after Fox News criticized some of its educational materials for allegedly including progressive ideas.

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I'm a Jewish gay man who resisted apartheid. LGBTQ rights in the U.S. are slipping away from us.

Nora Berman in Forward · 1 Jun 2022

In this article, the author reflects on the current state of LGBTQ rights in the U.S. and the need to continue fighting for equality.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Dave Chappelle jokes about world-conquering ‘Space Jews’ in new Netflix special

Forward · 6 Oct 2021

In his latest Netflix special, "The Closer," comedian Dave Chappelle faces criticism for his provocative humor, including a controversial "Space Jews" joke.