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By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics DALLAS, TX — (June 10, 2025) — In a major move, Southern Baptists have voted to endorse a nationwide ban on gay marriage and to press for the reversal of Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in 2015. [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (June 9, 2025) — In a major legal victory for the LGBTQ community, a federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing executive orders that threatened to strip funding from organizations promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 7, 2025) — The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a double win for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), strengthening the agency’s legal authority in its ongoing efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy. In two emergency rulings, the Supreme Court [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 7, 2025) — As rainbow flags decorate Washington, D.C. for World Pride 2025, the city is bracing for a quieter celebration than organizers had hoped for. Many international travelers are skipping the event, citing concerns over safety and protesting President [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 6, 2025) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has reversed its request to close Dupont Circle Park this weekend during the WorldPride 2025 celebrations. This decision follows the intense pushback from LGBTQ+ leaders and city officials. The initial closure, announced [...]