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.
4 10, 2024

Georgia Right-Wing Speaker Signs anti-LGBTQ Bill into Law

2026-04-16T09:38:59-07:00October 4th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics Europe, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

TBILISI, GEORGIA — (10-04-24) — Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has refused to sign her right wing parliament's bill that bans LGBT Rights.  In response, the Georgian Parliament's Speaker  Shalva Papuashvili, signed the bill into law on October 3, curbing LGBT Rights and snubbing President Zurabishvili after she refused to sign the blatant homophobic bill. As [...]

27 09, 2024

Thailand King Signs Historic Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into Law

2026-10-11T20:14:00-07:00September 27th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics Asia, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , |

BANGKOK, THAILAND — (09-27-24) — Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn made history earlier this week when he signed a marriage equality bill into law, making the country the first in South East Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, a major milestone for LGBTQ rights in the country. The new law uses gender-neutral terms in place of "husbands", [...]

19 08, 2024

George Santos Pleads Guilty and faces 20 Years in Prison

2026-05-14T21:47:12-07:00August 19th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , |

NEW YORK, NY — (08-19-24) — Former openly gay republican congressman, George Santos, pleads guilty in Federal Court on Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.  Santos Admitted in court that he had filed fraudulent FEC Reports, embezzled funds from campaign donors and charged credit cards without authorization. He also admitted that he stole [...]

16 08, 2024

US Supreme Court Blocks LGBT Student Protection

2026-09-06T16:45:43-07:00August 16th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (08-16-24) — The Biden administration was dealt a blow by the US Supreme Court on Friday, when they ruled on a vote of 5-4 to block protections for LGBT students in fifty percent of the states. The Biden's administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene on an emergency basis in a lawsuit [...]

26 07, 2024

Michigan Governor Bans Gay and Trans ‘Panic’ Defenses

2026-05-01T11:40:09-07:00July 26th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , |

ALBANY, NY — (07-26-24) — Michigan Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer Gay signs law banning the so called gay and transgender “panic” defenses in criminal cases. The two outrageous defenses that have been used for decades are no longer viable in Michigan courtrooms under legislation signed on Tuesday by the Democratic Governor. In fact Michigan becomes [...]

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