By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics LOS ANGELES — (June 13, 2025) — Gay porn star Devin Franco ignited a firestorm of controversy this week after publicly admitting that he reported an “old friend” to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over a proposed green card marriage arrangement. “I just [...]
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 [...]
BELGRADE, RS — (09-11-23) — Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Serbians and activists turned out in the Serbian capital city Saturday for Pride March 2023, amid a heavy police presence and anti-gay messages sent by the country’s conservative leadership and far-right groups. Last year, the LGBTQ+ event was met with skirmishes between the police and anti-Pride groups [...]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — (02-08-23) — Missouri lawmakers are once again moving forward with an anti-LGBTQ bill that would ban teachers from discussing gender identity or sexual orientation at any grade level, no matter the class subject. LGBTQ advocates are calling it more extreme than Florida' "Don't Say Gay" Law passed last year. The anti-LGBTQ [...]
NORFOLK, VA — (01-30-23) — LGBTQ activist and beloved pillar of the Hampton Roads LGBTQ community Charles Kirtland, has died. Local LGBTQ activists are remembering him for his kindness, empathy and passion for the people and causes he championed. Charles Kirtland, owner of Gershwin’s in downtown Norfolk and chair of the LGBT Life Center‘s board [...]