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.
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 USA, LGBTQ Politics|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 USA, LGBTQ Politics|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 USA, LGBTQ Politics|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 [...]

8 07, 2026

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

2026-08-15T17:31:48-07:00July 8th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|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 USA, LGBTQ Politics|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 [...]

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