Melech 9,900 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 "JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has announced a small but dramatic policy change to help same-s-x couples continue serving in the reserves with ease even after becoming parents. The new policy ensures that same-s-x couples will not have to simultaneously report for reserve duty, a requirement of most men and a few women after completing compulsory military service in their early twenties. Reserve duty continues even after parenthood, posing a parenting problem for same s-x couples if both partners are called to serve at the same time. Israel is one of some 30 countries that allow gays to openly serve in the military. It was revealed in February that one transgender officer, who joined the army as a woman, underwent a gender transformation while serving. The new policy by the military to accommodate same-s-x couples in the reserves capped a week of events and discussions in the country ahead of an annual gay pride parade — a megaparty that took place Friday in Tel Aviv, attracting some 100,000 revelers from Israel and around the world. This year’s theme put the spotlight on supporting the transgender community; many were buoyed by former Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner’s transformation to Caitlyn. Jenner was invited to the party but did not attend. A Tel Aviv city council member who extended the invitation referred to her as an inspiration. One transgender celebrity who did appear and perform at Friday’s parade was the bearded, dress-wearing singer Conchita Wurst, the Austrian winner of last year’s Eurovision song contest. However, as with many things in Israel, gay pride is not just about equal rights and fighting discrimination. It also leads to a complicated political discussion of the country’s actions vis-à-vis the Palestinians. Critics of Israel often dismiss positive steps in LGTB rights as "pinkwashing," meaning the cynical use of gay rights to distract from the Israel’s military occupation of the Palestinians. It’s a term frequently used by those advocating boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel. Despite that, the challenges faced by gay Israeli parents made international headlines earlier this year and garnered much sympathy here after several families were stranded in post-earthquake Nepal with newborn babies born to Indian surrogates there. Surrogacy is restricted in Israel to infertile heteros-xual couples, so same-s-x male couples must look elsewhere to countries that accommodate gays. Amir Michaeli-Molian, one of the fathers stranded in Nepal, told The Washington Post at the time that although Israel is liberal when it comes to gays, having a family is another issue. The earthquake helped focus attention on some of the problems, giving same-s-x couples hope for change. The steps taken this week by the army could encourage that, too." http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2015/06/12/life-for-gays-in-the-israeli-military-just-got-easier/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Thank God See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfall 3,723 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 ''One transgender celebrity who did appear and perform at Friday’s parade was the bearded, dress-wearing singer Conchita Wurst, the Austrian winner of last year’s Eurovision song contest.'' She isn't transgender tho But yay great news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 ''One transgender celebrity who did appear and perform at Friday’s parade was the bearded, dress-wearing singer Conchita Wurst, the Austrian winner of last year’s Eurovision song contest.'' She isn't transgender tho But yay great news A lot people confuse transvestites and transgenders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdreams 1,529 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Must be an amazing feeling for the LGBT soldiers Haters gonna need more than a flashlight for my shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfall 3,723 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 A lot people confuse transvestites and transgenders And I understand that because there isn't education on the topic, but shouldn't a magazine like Washington Post know their sources and obvious **** like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adorno 484 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Yes Israel !!!! Slay your neighbours ! Now even the Gays are forced to keep up with their lands bull**** ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Yes Israel !!!! Slay your neighbours ! Now even the Gays are forced to keep up with their lands bull**** ! what the heck And I understand that because there isn't education on the topic, but shouldn't a magazine like Washington Post know their sources and obvious **** like that I'm all here for more edcuation about that in schools tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmm 979 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 And I understand that because there isn't education on the topic, but shouldn't a magazine like Washington Post know their sources and obvious **** like that Washington Post's bias through the article is so obvious OT: Good move Israel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANZ 4,380 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 when will others?no wonder I support israel, they are so much better than their neighbors, it's like an oasis in the desert My Favs = Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, AKB48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogFood 1,649 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 A lot people confuse transvestites and transgenders What's a transvestite? Is it someone who had a s-x change? MEGHAN TRAINOR | Katy Perry | Taylor Swift | Lady Gaga | Rihanna | Ariana Grande | Beyoncé | Nicki Minaj | Sam Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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