The New Tolerance Campaign (NTC), a watchdog organization, has announced it will donate $1 million to any US-based LGBTQ advocacy group willing to host a Pride parade in Gaza or the West Bank. The offer is open to groups like “Queers for Palestine,” which have gained visibility in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, despite homosexuality remaining highly taboo in Palestinian territories. Gay and transgender individuals in Gaza and the West Bank face severe persecution, including acts of violence.

 

Gregory T. Angelo, president of the NTC and former leader of the Log Cabin Republicans, emphasized that the campaign serves as a wake-up call to those advocating LGBTQ equality in Palestinian regions. "This campaign emerged to call out these purported advocates of LGBT equality and put our money where their mouths are,” he said. Angelo expressed hope that the campaign would either highlight the dangers faced by LGBTQ individuals in Palestinian territories or create an opportunity for peace and pluralism in the region.

 

NTC has secured the $1 million prize and is publicizing the offer through mobile billboards near locations like Columbia University in New York, the headquarters of the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, D.C., and UCLA in Los Angeles. Angelo noted that the flashy prize was designed to capture attention, but the core objective is to advance equality and human rights. The campaign also allows Americans to send direct messages to senior leadership at organizations like GLAAD and the LGBTQ Task Force, urging them to advocate for LGBTQ rights in Palestinian territories.

 

Angelo pointed out that in the U.S., anti-Israel protesters often claim that LGBTQ people are mistreated domestically. However, he countered that by stating the U.S. offers significant legal protections, including anti-discrimination laws and nationwide same-sex marriage, which stand in stark contrast to the treatment of LGBTQ individuals in the Palestinian territories. “Contrast that with what you see over in the Palestinian territories where same-sex marriage isn’t something that’s even a possibility or discussed. There are no protections in terms of employment for sexual orientation or gender,” he said.

 

In 2019, Palestinian Authority police banned LGBTQ events in the West Bank, threatening to arrest anyone participating. Meanwhile, Israel promotes itself as a safe haven for LGBTQ rights, with Tel Aviv celebrated as a top destination for gay and lesbian travelers.

 

Angelo, who visited the West Bank in 2013, said he was stunned by the difference in human rights between Israel and the Palestinian territories. The NTC describes itself as a group that holds institutions accountable for violating their stated values of tolerance. Through campaigns like this, the organization seeks to confront double standards and promote a consistent commitment to tolerance and human rights.

 

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Ahhh I don’t think that’s the brightest of ideas…….just saying…….

Great idea. I hope this goes ahead, it's an excellent opportunity for Queers for Palestine to show their support and learn more about the state they are supporting. 

8 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Great idea. I hope this goes ahead, it's an excellent opportunity for Queers for Palestine to show their support and learn more about the state they are supporting. 

I’m thinking more of the grunts that would be endangered by having to rescue them.

13 minutes ago, Tug said:

I’m thinking more of the grunts that would be endangered by having to rescue them.

 

Let them sign a waiver. 

Next location Iraq. 🤧

I would be happy to lead the parade and take the million if the Jews would let me in.

 

But the IDF has restricted pharmaceutical products getting in, including lube, and it would be terribly painful I would imagine.

 

 

 

 

 

8 hours ago, Tug said:

Ahhh I don’t think that’s the brightest of ideas…….just saying…….

What could go wrong with this idea?

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Let them sign a waiver. 

 

These idiots should simply travel to the Gaza themselves first... 

 

... See if they even survive it without getting beheaded before brainwashing other likeminded liberal idiots that this is in anyway something other than one of the most idiotic ideas on the planet...

 

"Gays for Palestine" - Hamas wold have them assassinated in a second... 

 

The extent of delusion is absolutely astonishing in these people. 

 

 

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

The New Tolerance Campaign (NTC), a watchdog organization, has announced it will donate $1 million to any US-based LGBTQ advocacy group willing to host a Pride parade in Gaza or the West Bank. The offer is open to groups like “Queers for Palestine,” which have gained visibility in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, despite homosexuality remaining highly taboo in Palestinian territories. Gay and transgender individuals in Gaza and the West Bank face severe persecution, including acts of violence.

 

Gregory T. Angelo, president of the NTC and former leader of the Log Cabin Republicans, emphasized that the campaign serves as a wake-up call to those advocating LGBTQ equality in Palestinian regions. "This campaign emerged to call out these purported advocates of LGBT equality and put our money where their mouths are,” he said. Angelo expressed hope that the campaign would either highlight the dangers faced by LGBTQ individuals in Palestinian territories or create an opportunity for peace and pluralism in the region.

 

NTC has secured the $1 million prize and is publicizing the offer through mobile billboards near locations like Columbia University in New York, the headquarters of the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, D.C., and UCLA in Los Angeles. Angelo noted that the flashy prize was designed to capture attention, but the core objective is to advance equality and human rights. The campaign also allows Americans to send direct messages to senior leadership at organizations like GLAAD and the LGBTQ Task Force, urging them to advocate for LGBTQ rights in Palestinian territories.

 

Angelo pointed out that in the U.S., anti-Israel protesters often claim that LGBTQ people are mistreated domestically. However, he countered that by stating the U.S. offers significant legal protections, including anti-discrimination laws and nationwide same-sex marriage, which stand in stark contrast to the treatment of LGBTQ individuals in the Palestinian territories. “Contrast that with what you see over in the Palestinian territories where same-sex marriage isn’t something that’s even a possibility or discussed. There are no protections in terms of employment for sexual orientation or gender,” he said.

 

In 2019, Palestinian Authority police banned LGBTQ events in the West Bank, threatening to arrest anyone participating. Meanwhile, Israel promotes itself as a safe haven for LGBTQ rights, with Tel Aviv celebrated as a top destination for gay and lesbian travelers.

 

Angelo, who visited the West Bank in 2013, said he was stunned by the difference in human rights between Israel and the Palestinian territories. The NTC describes itself as a group that holds institutions accountable for violating their stated values of tolerance. Through campaigns like this, the organization seeks to confront double standards and promote a consistent commitment to tolerance and human rights.

 

Credit: NYP 2024-09-18

That they are even talking about it shows that people are getting tired of the intolerant religions. It would be very unsafe though, the zealots have the guns.

8 hours ago, Tug said:

Ahhh I don’t think that’s the brightest of ideas…….just saying…….

I would like to see that shell burst.

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Great idea. I hope this goes ahead, it's an excellent opportunity for Queers for Palestine to show their support and learn more about the state they are supporting. 

 

Not to mention a number of politicians who like to walk at the front of these parades. Good chance for Chuck Schumer to show his commitment to the cause.

40 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

He loaded the courts with justices that are now talking about repealing marriage equality. Pay attention. 

 

So just to be clear, he didn't actually do anything then and approximately ZERO gays had to flee to Canada in the same way that hundreds or thousands of gays have to flee to Isreal from Palestine?  

 

So in Trumps America gays can still get married even though he was President for 4 years and didn't actually do anything to take away their rights?   You're saying this is equivalent to Palestine?  If that is the case it's an easy $1m dollars!  When are you going to organise the pride parade?  

This could be the basis for an absolutely cracking reality TV  show 

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Great idea. I hope this goes ahead, it's an excellent opportunity for Queers for Palestine to show their support and learn more about the state they are supporting. 

Not wishing to appear pedantic but   "learn more" implies they already have some knowledge on the subject , when clearly they do not

6 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Not wishing to appear pedantic but   "learn more" implies they already have some knowledge on the subject , when clearly they do not

 

I stand corrected.

 

Learn something would have been more accurate. Let's hope they do not acquire such information before they start their parade in Gaza. It will be a nice surprise for them. 

23 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Read the article. The idea is from the Log Cabin republicans. They are gay. They are republican.

 

   The offer came from the the NTC , the New tolerance campaign , the offer didn't come from the Log Cabin Republicans 

Multiple off topic bickering posts trying to drag Trump into the topic have been removed also replies.

11 hours ago, Tug said:

11 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Great idea. I hope this goes ahead, it's an excellent opportunity for Queers for Palestine to show their support and learn more about the state they are supporting. 

I’m thinking more of the grunts that would be endangered by having to rescue them.

Why rescue them?

Queers for Palestine is the equivalent of

  

9 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

would you prefer "puddle jumper"  ?     

No, I'd prefer you to grow up and stop the name-calling. 

42 minutes ago, harryviking said:

🤣🤣That would end up as a huge massacre!! This must be the stupidest thing I have heard for a while! These people got an ASS FOR A BRAIN!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Indeed it sounds like a suicide mission,  maybe they will find some willing suicide bumbers   oh dear my spell checker just went down

7 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

11 hours ago, Tug said:

12 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Great idea. I hope this goes ahead, it's an excellent opportunity for Queers for Palestine to show their support and learn more about the state they are supporting. 

I’m thinking more of the grunts that would be endangered by having to rescue them.

Why rescue them?

 

So, do you mean...

 

'Why rescue them?'... it was their own choice to go there so they are accountable for the consequences....

 

Or...

 

'Why rescue them?'...  what could happen where they require a rescue ?

2 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

No, I'd prefer you to grow up and stop the name-calling. 

There will be a lot worse than a bit of name calling in store for any of them that find their way to Gaza,   I hope they are a bit more resilient than you.     

  7 hours ago, Jingthing said:
"He loaded the courts with justices that are now talking about repealing marriage equality. Pay attention". 

 

Balls.  No justices have been confirmed to be talking about repealing  marriage equality.  Pay attention.

Just now, Bday Prang said:

There will be a lot worse than a bit of name calling in store for any of them that find their way to Gaza,   I hope they are a bit more resilient than you.   but I'm sure they will think its really lovely  that you will be supporting them by virtue signalling  from behind the relative safety of your keyboard, despite occasionally having to read a few naughty words   

Nice attempt at deflection. But lets get back to your use of homophobic slurs, or as you euphemistically call them "a few naughty words." 

 

So we've had mincer, puddle-jumper, cock-suckers (Proton} and suicide bumbers as homophobic slurs for gay people so far. 

 

You people are sick in the head.

 

4 minutes ago, proton said:

They would be quite safe in Gaza now- there are no high rise buildings left for them to be thrown off. 

Pathetic comment.

13 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

Nice attempt at deflection. But lets get back to your use of homophobic slurs, or as you euphemistically call them "a few naughty words." 

 

So we've had mincer, puddle-jumper, cock-suckers (Proton} and suicide bumbers as homophobic slurs for gay people so far. 

 

You people are sick in the head.

 

 Just because something is an uncomfortable  truth for you  does not make it a "deflection"   I think I have raised a perfectly valid point.

 What sort of reception would  you expect is instore  for  these "activists"   You do realise that   Hamas  are probably the most homo adverse organisations in the world.   Do you think that after  few sessions with a diversity councillor they will change their views ?    Well i have news for you, they will be sent home in body bags shredded along with their stupid rainbow flag,  Even those seen crying in the corner at having been called a nasty name will not be spared.

 It is generally not considered acceptable for people to interfere in the  affairs of , or  to try to impose their views  and values on another country,  But those who are determined to try will certainly need to demonstrate  a bit more backbone than you.  Things can get a bit scary in the real world , I doubt Hamas are particularly concerned

34 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

Nice attempt at deflection. But lets get back to your use of homophobic slurs, or as you euphemistically call them "a few naughty words." 

 

So we've had mincer, puddle-jumper, cock-suckers (Proton} and suicide bumbers as homophobic slurs for gay people so far. 

 

You people are sick in the head.

 

Wait till Hamas demonstrate a few of their traditional  "homophobic slurs"  you will really  be upset     

9 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

 Just because something is an uncomfortable  truth for you  does not make it a "deflection"   I think I have raised a perfectly valid point.

 What sort of reception would  you expect is instore  for  these "activists"   You do realise that   Hamas  are probably the most homo adverse organisations in the world.   Do you think that after  few sessions with a diversity councillor they will change their views ?    Well i have news for you, they will be sent home in body bags shredded along with their stupid rainbow flag,  Even those seen crying in the corner at having been called a nasty name will not be spared.

 It is generally not considered acceptable for people to interfere in the  affairs of , or  to try to impose their views  and values on another country,  But those who are determined to try will certainly need to demonstrate  a bit more backbone than you.  Things can get a bit scary in the real world , I doubt Hamas are particularly concerned

Uncomfortable truth?  I've not commented on the issue yet so you have no idea my feelings on the matter. You''e just assuming and assuming wrongly. 

 

My issue with you is the name calling. You seem to arrogantly think that people should put up with it.

 

You're entitled to your "valid point" as you call it and if you had only stuck to that without the slurs we could discuss it like sensible human beings.