Paul Goldberg

About Paul Goldberg

Paul Goldberg has been a senior editor at JRL CHARTS for more than 21 years, delivering in-depth coverage of LGBTQ politics, civil rights, and public policy across the United States, Europe, and Asia. His reporting focuses on federal court rulings, legislative developments, international human rights issues, and government actions impacting LGBTQ communities worldwide. With nearly two decades of experience, Goldberg is recognized for his balanced analysis, investigative insight, and commitment to accurate, fact-based journalism that informs readers on the political forces shaping equality and justice.
20 09, 2023

Democrats to Investigate Military Discrimination against LGBTQ Service Members and Veterans

2026-08-15T17:31:45-07:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

WASHINGTON D.C. — (09-20-23) — Democrats revive an investigation into discrimination committed by the US Military against the LGBTQ service members and veterans. The DNC marked the 12th anniversary of the repeal of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on Wednesday by relaunching their efforts into investigating the lasting impacts of military policies that [...]

13 09, 2023

Pittsburgh City Council Pass Two Bills Protecting LGBT Community

2026-05-01T11:40:12-07:00September 13th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , |

PITTSBURGH, PA — (09-13-23) — Pittsburgh City Council passed two bills Tuesday, both of which are aimed at protecting gender-affirming care for the city’s LGBTQ population. The two bills, sponsored by Councilmembers Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson, and Bruce Kraus, passed at a time where LGBT laws and protections are handled differently, depending on which state [...]

5 09, 2023

Hong Kong Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Civil Unions

2026-10-11T20:14:02-07:00September 5th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics Asia, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , |

HONG KONG — (09-05-23) — Hong Kong's top court ruled Tuesday in favor of same-sex civil unions but stopped short of ruling in favor of full marriage rights in a partial win for HK's LGBTQ community. Over the past decade, LGBTQ activists in Hong Kong have won piecemeal victories in court, striking down discriminatory government [...]

25 08, 2023

Judge Strikes Down Parents Right to Opt Kids Out of LGBT Curriculum

2026-03-02T17:38:23-08:00August 25th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , |

GREENBELT, MD — (08-25-23) — Maryland district judge Deborah Boardman, denied parents’ appeal to reinstate an opt-out policy for the LGBT Curriculum in Montgomery County Public Schools on Thursday, striking a blow to anti-LGBTQ activists. The case, Tamer Mahmoud v. Monica B. McKnight, was filed over the district’s May decision to rescind its opt-out policy [...]

20 08, 2023

9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Hands LGBTQ Rights a Victory

2026-08-10T23:24:30-07:00August 20th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , |

SAN FRANCISCO — (08-20-23) — Last Thursday the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed the LGBTQ community a victory when it refused to allow Idaho to enforce a first-in-the-nation ban on transgender women and girls from participating in female sports leagues, saying the measure is likely unconstitutional. The Court delivered a victory for LGBTQ [...]

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