Paul Goldberg

About Paul Goldberg

Paul Goldberg has been a senior editor at JRL CHARTS for more than 21 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.
14 06, 2025

European Pride Celebrations Hit Hard by Global DEI Backlash

2026-09-26T09:56:03-07:00June 14th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics Europe, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics Europe BERLIN, GERMANY — (June 14, 2025) — Corporate sponsors are pulling back from European Pride celebrations this year, as organizers across the continent report a chilling ripple effect of the Trump administration’s aggressive dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. While the policy [...]

14 06, 2025

Seoul Queer Festival Draws Thousands as New Liberal President Sparks Hope

2026-10-11T20:12:36-07:00June 14th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics Asia, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics Asia SEOUL, KR — (June 14, 2025) — More than 30,000 people gathered in the heart of Seoul for the 26th annual Seoul Queer Culture Festival on Saturday, marking a powerful show of pride and resilience just weeks after South Korea elected liberal President [...]

13 06, 2025

Devin Franco Admits Reporting ‘Friend’ to ICE Over Green Card Plot

2026-09-26T09:56:04-07:00June 13th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics LOS ANGELES — (June 13, 2025) — Gay porn star Devin Franco ignited a firestorm of controversy this week after publicly admitting that he reported an “old friend” to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over a proposed green card marriage arrangement. “I just [...]

12 06, 2025

Gallup Poll Reveals Stark Global Divide on LGBTQ+ Acceptance in 2024

2026-09-26T09:56:04-07:00June 12th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics LONDON, UK — (June 12, 2025) — A powerful new Gallup global survey released during Pride Month reveals an ongoing divide in how LGBTQ+ people—specifically gay and lesbian individuals—are perceived around the world. The data, collected from over 120 countries, shows that just 39% of [...]

11 06, 2025

EU Adviser Slams Hungary’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Law as “Unconstitutional Attack on Equality

2026-10-13T17:56:26-07:00June 11th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics Europe, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics Europe BRUSSELS — (June 11, 2025) — In a scathing legal rebuke, a top adviser to the European Union’s highest court declared that Hungary’s 2021 anti-LGBTQ+ law directly violates EU law and undermines fundamental democratic principles. The opinion, issued Thursday by Advocate General Tamara [...]

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