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ROG62 » 05 Jun 2026, 6:43 am » wrote: ↑

05 Jun 2026, 6:43 am

How did we even get here?

who else??

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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) does not have a formal domestic policy regarding transgender rights. Instead, the organization focuses entirely on building bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel alliance, occasionally highlighting LGBTQ+ rights to position Israel as an inclusive and progressive democratic ally in the Middle East. [1, 2, 3]
AIPAC’s engagement and approach to transgender issues include:

• Electoral Endorsements: AIPAC’s political action committee (AIPAC PAC) evaluates candidates based entirely on their commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship, regardless of their stances on social or transgender issues. For instance, AIPAC previously endorsed and funded openly transgender candidates like Sarah McBride (who has explicitly opposed restrictions on U.S. aid to Israel). [1, 2]
• Public Messaging: AIPAC frequently uses Pride Month and other occasions to emphasize that Israel is a global leader in upholding the rights and inclusion of its transgender citizens. The organization highlights that Israel's military allows transgender service members to serve openly and that the country's health systems fund gender-affirming care and procedures. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Bipartisan Outreach: In past policy conferences and outreach events, AIPAC has hosted panels specifically geared toward LGBTQ+ and progressive support for Israel, working to ensure the pro-Israel coalition spans a diverse range of American communities/////////////////////////////////////