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.
19 06, 2026

Minneapolis Moves to Repeal 1988 Gay Bathhouse Ban Amid Culture-War Attacks

2026-06-19T21:48:09-07:00June 19th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS, MN — (June 19, 2026) — More than two months after Minneapolis officials began considering the legalization of regulated bathhouses, the debate returned to City Hall this week as supporters urged council members to repeal the city's 1988 gay bathhouse ban. The proposal has drawn backing [...]

19 06, 2026

DOJ Refuses Judge’s Demand to Kill $1.8 Billion Trump-Era Compensation Fund

2026-07-13T09:58:40-07:00June 19th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 19, 2026) — A growing legal battle between the U.S. Department of Justice and a federal judge intensified Friday after government attorneys refused to provide sworn assurances that a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund proposed earlier this year will never move [...]

19 06, 2026

Brazil Targets Major Adult Platforms in New Digital Compliance Push

2026-08-20T15:09:45-07:00June 19th, 2026|Categories: LGBTQ News, World LGBT News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | JRL CHARTS LGBT International News BRASILIA, Brazil — (June 19, 2026) — Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has launched a new monitoring initiative involving 18 high-traffic online platforms as part of the country's broader effort to strengthen protections for children and adolescents in digital environments. The review [...]

18 06, 2026

LGBTQ Consumers Shift Spending Away from Target, Walmart and Amazon

2026-06-18T12:02:21-07:00June 18th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg | Senior Political Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA LAS VEGAS, NV — (June 18, 2026) — A growing number of LGBTQ consumers are adjusting their shopping habits based on how they perceive corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The findings [...]

15 06, 2026

New HIV Data Raises Alarms After Trump Administration Funding Cuts

2026-07-01T21:13:52-07:00June 15th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg | Senior Political Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 15, 2026) — New federal data released in April 2026 is intensifying concerns among global health experts after revealing significant declines in HIV testing, prevention services, and PrEP enrollment following sweeping changes to U.S. foreign aid programs under the Trump [...]

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