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.
24 07, 2026

Americans Flood FCC With Opposition to LGBTQ TV Warning Labels

2026-07-24T13:36:53-07:00July 24th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 24, 2026) — A proposed review of the nation's television ratings system by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sparked widespread public debate, with new analysis from LGBTQ media advocacy organization GLAAD showing that most Americans who submitted comments oppose warning labels [...]

21 07, 2026

GOP Rift Deepens as Cornyn Challenges Trump on PEPFAR AIDS Funding

2026-07-21T19:29:12-07:00July 21st, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 21, 2026) — A growing divide within Senate Republicans emerged Tuesday after Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced he would oppose advancing two of President Donald Trump's ambassador nominees unless the administration releases congressionally appropriated funding for the President's Emergency Plan for [...]

21 07, 2026

Hegseth’s $37.5 Billion Iran War Admission Sparks Online Firestorm

2026-07-21T15:35:05-07:00July 21st, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 21, 2026) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation that the United States has spent $37.5 billion on the war with Iran ignited fierce political debate Tuesday as lawmakers questioned the administration's request for tens of billions more in emergency military funding [...]

21 07, 2026

EEOC Moves to End 60 Years of Workplace Diversity Data Collection

2026-07-21T14:13:46-07:00July 21st, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 21, 2026) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has voted to advance a proposal that would eliminate one of the federal government's longest-running workplace civil rights reporting programs, triggering sharp criticism from employment advocates and civil rights organizations across the country. [...]

19 07, 2026

Germany’s Gay Conservative Leader Jens Spahn Resigns Over Surrogacy Scandal

2026-07-19T14:48:57-07:00July 19th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics Europe, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics Europe BERLIN, GR — (July 19, 2026) — One of Germany's most prominent openly gay politicians, Jens Spahn, has resigned as parliamentary leader of the governing Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc after mounting political pressure over his decision to become a father through surrogacy [...]

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