Technological innovation is just one reason to be proud of Israel
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Dan Kliman
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June is Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Pride Month. parades are happening all over the world celebrating the advancement of civil rights for the LGBT population and demanding full equality. Israel is one of the most progressive countries on LGBT issues in the world, even while it sits in a neighborhood of some of the worst offenders
LGBT Rights in Israel
-Gays have full rights to serve in the military
-Sodomy laws were struck down in 1988
-Full civil rights for LGBT people established in 1992
-Partner benefits for all governmnetal employees, including the national airline, El Al
-Partner adoption rights
-In 2007 the State agreed to recognize same gender marriages preformed abroad, similar to its recognition of other civil marriages from other countries
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