On March 6th, 1983, Larry Flynt faced one of his most infamous obscenity trials in Georgia, where local authorities charged him for distributing Hustler issues deemed “obscene” under state law. At...
The Puerto Rico Import Ban (1992) was implemented by the government of Puerto Rico to ban imports of the popular men's magazine Hustler, deeming it "contrary to public morality" under local law. The...
The Minor Exposure Lawsuit (1991)
In 1991, a parent sued Hustler alleging the magazine had been distributed to minors at a convenience store, claiming it contributed to their exposure to “harmful...
College campuses have become hotbeds of political activism, particularly around issues related to social justice and identity politics.
One area that has been largely overlooked is the role of...
1986 Advertising Boycott
Hustler Magazine's "Ad Block"
The “Ad Block” advertising boycott occurred in 1986, when several major advertisers pulled their ads from Hustler after pressure from...
Hustler's Fight Against the Communications Decency Act (CDA)
When the U.S. government passed the Communications Decency Act in 1996 to regulate indecent content online, Larry Flynt was quick to...
The 1994 Ban in New Zealand
In 1994, New Zealand's Customs Department banned Hustler outright, labeling it “obscene and injurious to public morality.” The ban was controversial, sparking debates...
The Blackmail Scandal: Hustler's Role in Exposing Corruption
In the 1980s, Hustler gained notoriety not just for nudity but for exposing political and business corruption. Flynt often published...
Airplanes are known for their luxury seats, delicious food, and entertainment options. But did you know that they also provide an opportunity for businesses to advertise? In fact, one infamous...
Sexual Content in School and Public Libraries
Fighting Censorship Battles
There have been several high-profile cases involving censorship battles surrounding sexual content in school and public...