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Our Lady J Sparks Debate on LGBTQ+ and Anti-Zionism

1/9/2026

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Our Lady J, a transgender writer, faced backlash after an Instagram post arguing anti-Zionism undermines LGBTQ+ history.
She contended the LGBTQ+ community should reject antisemitism and anti-Zionism to preserve allies, citing Magnus Hirschfeld and Larry Kramer.
Some LGBTQ+ leaders, including Sarah Schulman, contest the claim and emphasize including queer voices in Palestine solidarity.
The Gaza conflict has intensified discussions, with casualties reported since October 2023.

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Story summary

Our Lady J, a transgender writer, faced backlash after an Instagram post arguing anti-Zionism undermines LGBTQ+ history.
She contended the LGBTQ+ community should reject antisemitism and anti-Zionism to preserve allies, citing Magnus Hirschfeld and Larry Kramer.
Some LGBTQ+ leaders, including Sarah Schulman, contest the claim and emphasize including queer voices in Palestine solidarity.
The Gaza conflict has intensified discussions, with casualties reported since October 2023.