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.
16 07, 2026

Scott Bessent’s Economic Statecraft Speech Sparks Global Debate Over U.S. Financial Power

2026-07-16T22:52:42-07:00July 16th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg — Senior Correspondent | LGBT Business Finance News WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 16, 2026 — Openly gay U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing growing international scrutiny after outlining an aggressive vision for what he calls American economic statecraft, a strategy that places national economic security, industrial strength, and financial leadership at [...]

15 07, 2026

RFK Jr. Revokes Biden-Era LGBTQ+ Foster Care Rule, Sparking National Backlash

2026-07-15T19:25:46-07:00July 15th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 15, 2026) — The Trump administration has officially rescinded a Biden-era federal regulation that sought to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ youth in the nation's foster care system, marking another significant shift in federal policy under Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary [...]

13 07, 2026

HRC Launches $15M Campaign to Defend LGBTQ+ Rights in 2026 Midterms

2026-07-21T13:44:18-07:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 13, 2026) — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, has announced a $15 million electoral campaign aimed at electing pro-equality candidates in eight highly competitive U.S. House districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The [...]

13 07, 2026

Federal Judge Voids Trump-IRS Settlement That Created Controversial Weaponization Fund

2026-07-16T22:04:18-07:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 13, 2026) — A federal judge on Monday struck down the controversial settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ruling that the agreement lacked a legitimate legal foundation and improperly sought judicial approval for an arrangement involving billions [...]

10 07, 2026

Court Issues Major Blow to Trump Administration’s Anti-DEI Grant Policy

2026-07-10T13:16:02-07:00July 10th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (July 10, 2026) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) restrictions tied to billions of dollars in federal grant funding, marking another legal setback for the administration's efforts to reshape [...]

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