Welcome to JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics USA, your front line for coverage on anti-LGBTQ bills, civil rights battles, and queer policy developments across the United States.
From school board conflicts to national court rulings, we track the pulse of legislation, protests, and political leadership impacting the LGBTQ+ community in every state.
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By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - Gay New York News NEW YORK, NY — (June 30, 2025) — A night of celebration turned into chaos on Sunday after a shooting took place just steps from the historic Stonewall Inn, following the conclusion of New York City’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride March. Related Links [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 28, 2025) — In a move that has ignited national backlash, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. Navy will strip civil rights icon Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship — and rename it in honor of WWII Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson. Related Links on JRL CHARTS: [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 27, 2025) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Texas’ controversial age verification law for accessing adult content online has ignited swift and scathing condemnation from free speech advocates, legal experts, and the adult entertainment industry. Related Links [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON D.C. — (June 27, 2025) — In a ruling with massive implications for public education and LGBTQ+ inclusion, the conservative-packed U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on Friday that schools must offer religious parents the right to opt their children out of classroom [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON D.C. — (June 27, 2025) — In a stunning decision with sweeping constitutional ramifications, the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major legal victory to President Donald Trump, dramatically curbing the authority of federal judges to block executive actions. Related Links on [...]