Paul Goldberg

About Paul Goldberg

Paul Goldberg has been a senior editor at JRL CHARTS for more than 18 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.
7 11, 2021

US Navy Commemorate Gay Rights Activist Harvey Milk

2026-08-20T16:19:33-07:00November 7th, 2021|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , |

WASHINGTON D.C. — (11-07-21) — The U.S. Navy held a ceremony on Saturday christening and launching a ship in San Diego harbor that commemorates LGBT activist and icon Harvey Milk. “The secretary of the Navy needed to be here today not just to amend the wrongs of the past but to give inspiration to all [...]

2 11, 2021

Senate Confirms First Openly LGBTQ Female Justice to US Appeals Court

2026-03-17T14:50:36-07:00November 2nd, 2021|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , |

WASHINGTON D.C. — (11-02-21) — The United States Senate late Monday night confirmed the first openly LGBTQ female to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Beth Robinson was confirmed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of 51 to 45, with Sens. Susan Collins(R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) being the only two Republicans [...]

18 10, 2021

Texas Governor to Sign Bill Banning Transgender Students in School Sports

2026-08-10T23:22:27-07:00October 18th, 2021|Categories: LGBTQ Politics, Transgender News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

AUSTIN, TX — (10-18-21) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to sign a bill passed by the Republican-controlled house, banning transgender students from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity. The anti-Transgender bill requires public schools from elementary to collegiate levels to assign athletes based on the sex registered on [...]

15 10, 2021

LGBTQ People Are Being Hunted Down in Kabul, Afghanistan

2026-05-17T12:29:28-07:00October 15th, 2021|Categories: LGBT Politics Asia, LGBTQ Politics, World LGBT News|Tags: , , , , |

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — (10-15-21) — LGBTQ people in Afghanistan are being hunted down by the Taliban. They are currently living in fear and are worried they will be found, persecuted and killed by the Taliban. Kimahli Powell, executive director of Rainbow Railroad, talked to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the crisis and what his organization is [...]

20 09, 2021

LGTBQ Veterans Discharged Over Sexual Orientation Get Full VA Benefits

2026-06-20T19:09:08-07:00September 20th, 2021|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (09-20-21) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  shocked the LGBTQ Community on Monday with the announcement that LGBTQ veterans who were discharged from the military over their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status are now eligible for full VA benefits. Service members who were given other than honorable discharges for [...]

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