Entry #14216: Censorship of LGBT issues in United States

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RegionUnited States
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusVaries by Region
Start DateJul 1, 1987
End Date(none)
DescriptionBeginning in 1987, there have been laws in the United States that restrict the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were later repealed, others were not, and more laws were passed in the 2020s.
Sourceshttps://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-curricular-laws.pdf
https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024


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edited by Unknownmiles. Removing end date and adding link

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End DateOct 28, 2021(none)
DescriptionSince 1987, there have been laws in the United States that have restricted the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were repealed, some were not and more laws would pass in the 2020s.

Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers.
It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.
Beginning in 1987, there have been laws in the United States that restrict the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were later repealed, others were not, and more laws were passed in the 2020s.
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Since 1987, there have been laws in the United States that have restricted the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were repealed, some were not and more laws would pass in the 2020s. Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers. It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues. Beginning in 1987, there have been laws in the United States that restrict the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were later repealed, others were not, and more laws were passed in the 2020s.
Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-union
https://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-curricular-laws.pdf
https://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-curricular-laws.pdf
https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-union https://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-curricular-laws.pdf https://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-curricular-laws.pdf https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024

edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Get the bloody year right, Daisy!

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Start DateJul 1, 1988Jul 1, 1987

edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Amending since I forgot about Oklahoma.

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Start DateJul 26, 1988Jul 1, 1988
DescriptionSince 1988, there have been laws in the United States that have restricted the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were repealed, some were not and more laws would pass in the 2020s.

Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers.
It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.
Since 1987, there have been laws in the United States that have restricted the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were repealed, some were not and more laws would pass in the 2020s.

Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers.
It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.
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Since 1988, there have been laws in the United States that have restricted the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were repealed, some were not and more laws would pass in the 2020s. Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers. It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues. 1987, there have been laws in the United States that have restricted the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were repealed, some were not and more laws would pass in the 2020s. Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers. It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.

edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding definitive start date.

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Start DateMay 21, 2019Jul 26, 1988
DescriptionAlabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers.
It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.
Since 1988, there have been laws in the United States that have restricted the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were repealed, some were not and more laws would pass in the 2020s.

Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers.
It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.
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Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers. It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues. Since 1988, there have been laws in the United States that have restricted the discussion of LGBTIQ+ issues in several states. While some laws enacted in the 80s and 90s were repealed, some were not and more laws would pass in the 2020s. Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers. It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.
Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-unionhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-union
https://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-curricular-laws.pdf
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-union https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-union https://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-curricular-laws.pdf

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Original entry
StatusVaries by Region
Start DateMay 21, 2019
End DateOct 28, 2021
DescriptionAlabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode “inappropriate” for young viewers. It is unknown about other American states’ censorship laws regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.
Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-union