All posts tagged "censorship"
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Texas, Iowa Republicans Introduce “Don’t Say Gay” Bills
Two more states have decided to copy the state of Florida’s actions, with Republican lawmakers introducing bills to ban discussions of LGBTQ-related matters in elementary...
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Kuwait Censors Same-Sex Forehead Kiss in “Wakanda Forever”
Even a kiss on the forehead was too much for Kuwaiti officials, resulting in an edited version being shown to moviegoers.
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LGBTQ Advocates Slam Russia-Style “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
More than 30 House Republicans have signed onto a bill that mimics “gay propaganda” laws being pushed in Eastern Europe and bills in various states...
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Digital Ads Attack Texas and Florida Republicans Over LGBTQ Issues
A coalition of national and state LGBTQ advocacy groups has launched digital and TV ads in Florida and Texas to protest anti-LGBTQ actions or proposed...
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Gay Rom-Com “Bros” to Skip Release in Middle Eastern Markets
The Billy Eichner gay-themed romantic comedy Bros will preemptively skip release in Middle Eastern markets to avoid being barred in countries that have cracked down...
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Texas School Board Adopts “Don’t Say Trans” Policies
A Texas school district has adopted a slew of policies aimed at discouraging transgender youth from identifying openly as trans, and barring school administrators from...
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“Educational Gag Order” Bills Have Increased 250% Over Last Year
The number of bills seeking to impose “educational gag orders” that limit or ban certain types of topics or discussions from school classrooms has increased...
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A Florida County Finds These 115 Books Objectionable
A Florida school district has placed advisory labels on 115 books in school libraries, including several with LGBTQ characters or content.
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Second Lawsuit Filed Challenging Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law
A second federal lawsuit has been filed against four Florida school boards challenging the constitutionality of the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law and districts’ attempts...
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Russia to Expand Anti-LGBTQ “Propaganda” Law
The Russian government is seeking to expand an existing law prohibiting dissemination of information that can be deemed “gay propaganda,” meaning any information about homosexuality...
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Warner Bros. Defends Relationship with J.K. Rowling
Warner Bros. says it's "proud" to work with "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling after media censorship controversy at a press junket.
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Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law Is Now in Effect
Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law has officially gone into effect, at least partially, as of Friday morning, leaving teachers scrambling to comply with what...
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Kentucky’s Teacher of the Year Quits, Citing Discrimination
The man named Kentucky’s 2022 Teacher of the Year has quit his teaching position, citing anti-gay discrimination as one of the reasons for his defection....
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Disney’s “Strange World” Features Gay Teen Romance
The animated feature "Strange World," scheduled for release in November, will be the first Disney movie to feature a gay romance.
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Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ Banned in 14 Countries Over LGBTQ Content
Lightyear has been banned by United Arab Emirates, and may not screen in other countries due to refusal to edit out same-sex kiss.
