Freedom of Speech & Political Expression

At the heart of America’s democracy lies freedom of speech, a principle enshrined in the First Amendment that protects political dissent, protest, and the voices of marginalized communities — including LGBTQ advocates.

From court battles over flag burning to debates over censorship in media, the meaning and boundaries of free expression are continuously contested. JRL CHARTS tracks how legal rulings, executive actions, and cultural shifts test this fundamental right.

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25 06, 2024

FSC Warns LGBT Sex Workers about Conservative ‘Project 2025’

By JRL Charts|2025-10-08T17:04:29-07:00June 25th, 2024|Categories: Gay Adult News|Tags: congressional equality caucus, Free Speech Coalition, freedom of speech, gay porn biz, gay porn crime news, Gay Porn News – Latest Studio Releases, lgbt politics, Project 2025, Star Interviews & Exclusive Updates|

LOS ANGELES, CA — (06-25-24) — Free Speech Coalition (FSC) issue an official statement warning about the proposed conservative initiative 'Project 2025' and the dangerous threats to the rights of adult film actors and the LGBTQ+ community. The Free Speech Coalition issued the following statement: As we celebrate Pride Month, it's crucial to reflect on [...]

8 04, 2024

Governor of Arizona Vetoes Age Verification Bill

By JRL Charts|2025-10-08T17:05:14-07:00April 8th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: age verification law, Free Speech Coalition, freedom of speech, Gay Adult News – Latest Studio Releases, Gay Arizona News, HB 2586, Katie Hobbs, LGBT Politics USA, online subscription laws, Performers & Industry Updates|

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics USA PHOENIX, AZ — (April 8, 2024) — Arizona' controversial Age Verification Bill, HB 2586, was vetoed by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Monday, saying "Arizona will not be the latest state to require identification to access websites with adult content!" Related Links on [...]

11 12, 2023

US Supreme Court Snubs Gay Conversion Therapy Ban Challenge

By JRL Charts|2025-10-08T17:05:19-07:00December 11th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: Brett Kavanaugh, Brian Tingley, Chief Justice John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, conversion therapy ban, freedom of speech, gay conversion therapy ban, Gay Washington News, lgbt mental health news, Samuel Alito, US Supreme Court|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (12-11-23) — The U.S. Supreme Court shocked the LGBT community on Monday when it declined to hear a challenge to Washington state's Ban on gay conversion therapy on children brought by a Christian therapist who calls the 2018 measure an affront to free speech rights. The conservative packed Supreme Court turned away [...]

26 06, 2023

U.S. Court Blocks DeSantis Drag Performance Ban Law

By JRL Charts|2025-10-08T17:05:32-07:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Europe|Tags: Florida Drag Performance Ban, freedom of speech, Gay Orlando News, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, lgbt politics, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, Ron DeSantis, U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle|

ORLANDO, FL — (06-26-23) — A U.S. judge on Friday blocked governor DeSantis' new Florida law that banned drag performances. This marks the third time this month that federal courts have rejected laws backed by anti-LGBTQ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has made it his mission to target the LGBTQ in Florida. In all three [...]

9 09, 2022

Sotomayor lets Yeshiva University ban LGBT Student Club

By JRL Charts|2025-10-08T17:05:46-07:00September 9th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: freedom of speech, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, lgbt politics, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, Sotomayer backs, US Surpreme Court Yeshiva University, Y.U. Pride Alliance club, Yeshiva University|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (09-09-22) — Justice Sonia Sotomayor is allowing Yeshiva University to ban an LGBT student club that the Jewish school based in New York City claims, violates its religious values. Sotomayor says that she is temporarily blocking a judge's ruling ordering it to allow the LGBT student club. Sotomayor also put on hold [...]

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