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.
8 07, 2026

Graham Platner Suspends Campaign Operations After Rape Allegations Rock Maine Senate Race

2026-07-08T19:07:52-07:00July 8th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA AUGUSTA, ME — (July 8, 2026) — Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, announced in a video posted to X that he is “suspending campaign operations” after a series of scandals escalated into rape allegations that he continues to deny. The [...]

8 07, 2026

Florida GOP Candidate Says ‘You Cannot Be Born Gay,’ Sparking Backlash

2026-07-08T12:25:14-07:00July 8th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | Florida LGBTQ Politics BROWARD COUNTY, FL — (July 8, 2026) — Republican congressional candidate Rod Joseph, who is seeking his party's nomination in Florida's 20th Congressional District, is drawing criticism after stating that people cannot be born gay and suggesting that sexual orientation is a personal preference rather [...]

6 07, 2026

Israeli LGBTQ Teens Delay Mental Health Care Over Fear of Bias, New Studies Find

2026-07-06T19:48:53-07:00July 6th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Asia|Tags: , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT International News HAIFA, Israel — (July 6, 2026) — A new series of studies from the University of Haifa has found that many Israeli LGBTQ teenagers continue to delay or avoid seeking mental and medical care because they fear discrimination, misunderstanding, or inadequate treatment from healthcare professionals. [...]

3 07, 2026

Turkey Blocks American LGBTQ Cruise, Citing ‘Moral Values’ in Growing Crackdown

2026-07-03T00:49:16-07:00July 3rd, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Asia|Tags: , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT International News LGBTQ POLITICS ASIA — (July 3, 2026) — Turkey's decision to deny entry to an American LGBTQ-focused cruise has triggered international criticism and renewed debate over equal treatment for LGBTQ travelers abroad. Officials in Turkey's Aydın Province refused permission for the Scarlet Lady, operated by [...]

2 07, 2026

FBI Arrests Puerto Rico Man Accused of Plotting Mass Violence at PRIDE Events

2026-07-02T23:06:18-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA LAS VEGAS, NV — (July 2, 2026) — Federal prosecutors have charged a Puerto Rico resident after an FBI investigation into violent online threats targeting the LGBTQ+ community expanded into a child exploitation case involving alleged child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to the U.S. Department of Justice, [...]

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