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By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics News COLUMBUS, OH — (01-19-22) — Internationally known gay rights activist and named plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, Jim Obergefell, announced on Tuesday he's launching a bid for the Ohio State House. Related Coverage Links on JRL CHARTS: [...]
JACKSON COUNTY, FL — (01-14-22) — LGBTQ+ rights activist Jorge Diaz-Johnston, who played an integral role in legalizing same-sex marriage in Florida prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 decision, was found dead in a landfill in Jackson County, Florida. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Jorge Diaz-Johnston's remains were found in a [...]
LAS VEGAS — (12-31-21) — Cultural icon and TV legendary actress Betty White (1922-2021) has died at the age of 99. Law enforcement sources told JRL CHARTS LGBT News that the multi award-winning actress died at her home on Friday morning. The former Golden Girls star died less than three weeks before her 100th birthday. [...]
TELANGANA, HYDERABAD — (12-20-21) — History was made in the southern state of Telangana in India last Saturday when a gay couple exchanged their vows in front of family and friends. New photos of the newlyweds have gone viral in India, giving many from LGBTQ community #CoupleGoals, inspiration to host more same-sex weddings in the [...]
BEIJING, CN — (11-07-21) — China's most influential gay rights group, LGBT advocacy Group China, announced it has ceased all activities and have moved to shut down it's social media accounts in an announcement last Thursday. LGBT Advocacy Group China spearheaded many of the legal cases in China. Pushing for gay rights and halting workplace [...]
DES MOINES, IA — (10-15-21) — While the LGBTQ Community of the USA are celebrating LGBTQ History October, Iowa is celebrating the month by recognizing the progress that's been made so far for the LGBTQ Community and to recognize the LGBTQ Leaders of the future. "It's all about raising awareness and just bringing those conversations [...]
WASHINGTON D.C. — (08-05-21) — President Joe Biden makes history again as he nominates the first LGBT federal appeals court nominee, Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson, who played a critical role in paving the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage. Justice Beth Robinson has been an associate justice on the Vermont Supreme Court [...]
DENVER, CO — (07-31-21) — A Colorado based homophobic web designer lost her challenge to Colorado's anti-discrimination law last week in a suit she filed against the state because she didn't want to design wedding websites for gay couples. Last Monday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled 2 – 1 the [...]
WASHINGTON D.C. — (07-02-21) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, declined to review a case over a Washington state florist's refusal to service a wedding for a same-sex couple, letting stand Washington state court's ruling that the florist engaged in unlawful discrimination over sexual orientation. The case, Arleans Flowers v. Washington, No. 19-333, began [...]
LAS VEGAS — (06-07-21) — A war has broken out between Burger King and Chick-fil-A over which establishment has the better sandwich for PRIDE Month and LGBTQ rights. "This is a community we love dearly and have proudly supported over the years, so we couldn’t miss an opportunity to take action and help shine a [...]