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.
30 01, 2023

Egyptian Police Targeting Gay Men thru Dating Apps

2026-05-17T12:31:34-07:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics Asia, LGBTQ Politics, World LGBT News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

UNITED KINGDOM — (01-30-23) — Egyptian police are targeting the LGBTQ community (primarily Gay Men),  through dating apps. That is what BBC investigative reporter Ahmed Shihab-Eldin discovered. While the LGBTQ community is heavily stigmatized in Egypt, there have long been allegations that police officers are targeting the LGBTQ community via dating apps. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reports...: [...]

25 01, 2023

Pope Francis Calls for End to Anti-LGBTQ Laws

2026-07-24T13:36:23-07:00January 25th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics Europe, LGBTQ Politics, World LGBT News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

ROME, IT — (01-25-23) — Pope Francis calls for an end to all anti-LGBTQ laws and now says that he welcomes the LGBTQ community into the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust”, saying "God loves all his children just as they are", and calling on Catholic bishops worldwide who [...]

16 01, 2023

First Openly Gay Mayor of Gainesville Craig Lowe, Dies at 65

2026-05-20T07:40:02-07:00January 16th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

GAINESVILLE, FL — (01-16-23) — Craig Lowe, Gainesville’s first openly gay mayor and major advocate for human rights was found dead Saturday morning, he was 65. Craig Lowe’s untimely death went viral around town over the weekend, with former colleagues and friends sharing their memories of the iconic former elected leader. “There are few people [...]

13 01, 2023

Judge rules against LGBTQ students in Title IX Lawsuit

2026-05-03T19:43:26-07:00January 13th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

LAS VEGAS — (01-13-23) — Federal Judge Ann Aiken sided with the religious right on Thursday, by dismissing a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ students who allege the Department of Education doesn't protect them against discrimination. The students cited more than two dozen religiously affiliated universities that receive federal funding while discriminating against LGBTQ students. A [...]

11 01, 2023

Kenyan LGBTQ Activist Edwin Chiloba Smothered to Death

2026-03-15T20:31:36-07:00January 11th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics Europe, World LGBT News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

KENYA — (01-11-23) — Kenyan LGBT activist Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, according to pathologist Johansen Oduor.  According to police, socks were stuffed into Chiloba's mouth and a piece of denim from jeans tied around his face, said Johansen Oduor. "He died from asphyxia, which is caused by smothering," said Oduor. Edwin Chiloba's body [...]

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