The Hustler Slave Auction Controversy
In the late 1980s, Hustler organized a provocative charity event called the "Slave Auction," where women were "auctioned" off in a staged scenario intended as...
Several states across the United States have enacted laws prohibiting Hustler magazine from being sold or distributed near schools due to concerns about children's exposure to its "objectionable"...
New York City's subway system is one of the busiest and most well-known public transportation networks in the world. It carries millions of people every day to their destinations across five...
In the late 1980s, Canadian customs services repeatedly held up and confiscated shipments of Hustler magazine, banning it from entry under the guise of violating public morals. Despite this, copies...
During the 1990s, Hustler faced increasing bans and seizures in multiple countries, including Canada, Australia, and several European nations. Customs officials frequently confiscated shipments,...
Hustler's Explicit Content Bans in Public Libraries
Several public libraries in the U.S. faced controversy for stocking Hustler in their magazine sections. Complaints from patrons and local...
The U.S. Postal Service Obscenity Crackdown (1980s)
During the 1980s, the U.S. Postal Service launched aggressive campaigns to stop Hustler and similar magazines from being mailed, using obscenity...
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...
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...
Hustler Banned in Canada, Australia, and the UK
The year was 1976 when Larry Flynt published his first issue of "Hustler" magazine in California, but its graphic sexual content quickly earned him...