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.
20 12, 2020

GOP Congressman Censured by GOP for Officiating Gay Wedding

2026-08-20T15:07:36-07:00December 20th, 2020|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , |

RICHMOND, VA — (12-20-20) — GOP congressman Denver Riggleman felt the wrath of his GOP party as they censured him for officiating a gay wedding. The conservative Republican committee in Virginia unanimously passed a resolution last week censuring Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Va., saying he betrayed the party's conservative values when he officiated a same-sex wedding. [...]

17 12, 2020

Pete Buttigieg nominated for Transportation Secretary

2026-03-11T13:31:26-07:00December 17th, 2020|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (12-17-20) —  President-Elect Joe Biden has named Pete Buttigieg for his Transportation Secretary.  Buttigieg makes history for being the first openly Gay nominee to go before the U.S. Senate for confirmation for a cabinet post. The President-elect formally introduced Pete Buttigieg as his nominee for Transportation secretary from Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday. [...]

10 12, 2020

Michigan Court Rules Businesses Can Refuse Service to LGBT Customers

2026-05-25T00:50:46-07:00December 10th, 2020|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (12-10-20) — Outrage over Michigan Judge Christopher Murray's ruling on Monday that allows companies to discriminate against LGBT customers. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, the first openly LGBT person to be elected to a statewide office in Michigan, said that she plans to appeal Monday's court ruling that found Michigan’s civil rights [...]

10 12, 2020

106 GOP House Members Sign Amicus Brief Backing Texas Effort to Overturn Biden Victory in Supreme Court

2026-08-20T15:07:36-07:00December 10th, 2020|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (12-10-20) — Just when you thought the Republican party could not sink any lower, more than 100 GOP members of Congress have signed an amicus brief supporting the efforts in Texas to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory in the Supreme Court. The Texas suit which is the latest in a string [...]

2 12, 2020

GOP Calls Bluff On Trump Veto Threat Over Section 230 in NDAA

2026-08-20T15:07:37-07:00December 2nd, 2020|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

WASHINGTON D.C. — (12-02-20) — GOP lawmakers are calling President Donald Trump's bluff to veto the National Defense Authorization Act over not including a repeal of Section 230, a provision that shields tech companies from liability for third-party content posted on their platforms. But several top GOP senators are warning president Trump that the defense [...]

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