Transgender Israeli Arab wins historic Tel Aviv pageant Ta'alin Abu Hanna told reporters she hoped the pageant would help bring “more openness towards trans people in Israel and maybe the world. And will help people know who we are.”
Itzhak Perlman cancels North Carolina concert over transgender bathroom law The Israel-born violinist's cancellation follows those of Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and several other big-name artists over the legislation.
Several Jewish groups praise Obama administration’s transgender protections Schools receiving federal money must end discrimination based on sexual identification, the government said, or face a possible reduction in funding.