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| Region | United States |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | May 21, 2019 |
| End Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-union |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | May 21, 2019 |
| End Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/arthur-gay-wedding-banned-alabama-public-tv-same-sex-union |