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Title: Dems slam FCC for considering content warnings on shows with trans characters
Post by: Jessica_Rose on June 23, 2026, 02:03:30 PM
Post by: Jessica_Rose on June 23, 2026, 02:03:30 PM
Dems slam FCC for considering content warnings on shows with trans characters: "We reject the idea"
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/06/dems-slam-fcc-for-considering-content-warnings-on-shows-with-trans-characters-we-reject-the-idea/
John Russell (23 June 2026)
As the Federal Communications Commission considers whether to introduce warning labels for LGBTQ+ TV content, Democratic Members of Congress are speaking out against those efforts.
On Monday, Congressional Equality Caucus (CEC) Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA) and CEC member Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL) sent a letter signed by 67 Congressional Democrats to FCC Chair Brendan Carr strongly opposing "efforts to censor the inclusion of transgender characters or topics" on TV.
Under Carr's leadership, the FCC issued an April 22 notice seeking public comment on whether the current TV ratings system, established under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, should be overhauled to include warnings for the "promotion" of "controversial gender identity issues." According to the notice, parents have "raised concerns" that the current system rates "shows with transgender and gender nonbinary programming as appropriate for children and young children... undermining the ability of parents to make informed choices for their families."
According to right-wing outlet The National Review, a recent poll commissioned by evangelical non-profit Concerned Women for America claims that 87% of parents are in favor of TV ratings alerting viewers to LGBTQ+ content, along with violent and sexual content.
At the same time, critics have blasted the FCC's move as the latest attempt by the Trump administration to censor LGBTQ+ content and particularly the representation of transgender people. In a statement, LGBTQ+ media watchdog GLAAD described the attempt by Carr's FCC "to manipulate the media, erode freedom of speech, and harm LGBTQ Americans."
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/06/dems-slam-fcc-for-considering-content-warnings-on-shows-with-trans-characters-we-reject-the-idea/
John Russell (23 June 2026)
As the Federal Communications Commission considers whether to introduce warning labels for LGBTQ+ TV content, Democratic Members of Congress are speaking out against those efforts.
On Monday, Congressional Equality Caucus (CEC) Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA) and CEC member Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL) sent a letter signed by 67 Congressional Democrats to FCC Chair Brendan Carr strongly opposing "efforts to censor the inclusion of transgender characters or topics" on TV.
Under Carr's leadership, the FCC issued an April 22 notice seeking public comment on whether the current TV ratings system, established under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, should be overhauled to include warnings for the "promotion" of "controversial gender identity issues." According to the notice, parents have "raised concerns" that the current system rates "shows with transgender and gender nonbinary programming as appropriate for children and young children... undermining the ability of parents to make informed choices for their families."
According to right-wing outlet The National Review, a recent poll commissioned by evangelical non-profit Concerned Women for America claims that 87% of parents are in favor of TV ratings alerting viewers to LGBTQ+ content, along with violent and sexual content.
At the same time, critics have blasted the FCC's move as the latest attempt by the Trump administration to censor LGBTQ+ content and particularly the representation of transgender people. In a statement, LGBTQ+ media watchdog GLAAD described the attempt by Carr's FCC "to manipulate the media, erode freedom of speech, and harm LGBTQ Americans."
Title: Re: Dems slam FCC for considering content warnings on shows with trans characters
Post by: Lori Dee on June 23, 2026, 02:50:34 PM
Post by: Lori Dee on June 23, 2026, 02:50:34 PM
Equal rights for all!
We should also include warning labels for content relating to religious views, political views, prescription drugs, diseases, and commercial advertising, as none of these are appropriate for young children either.
We should also include warning labels for content relating to religious views, political views, prescription drugs, diseases, and commercial advertising, as none of these are appropriate for young children either.
Title: Re: Dems slam FCC for considering content warnings on shows with trans characters
Post by: Devlyn on June 23, 2026, 03:05:20 PM
Post by: Devlyn on June 23, 2026, 03:05:20 PM
First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me
~Martin Niemöller
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me
~Martin Niemöller
Title: Re: Dems slam FCC for considering content warnings on shows with trans characters
Post by: KristaFairchild on June 23, 2026, 07:53:19 PM
Post by: KristaFairchild on June 23, 2026, 07:53:19 PM
- The poll grouped together "violence, sexual content, or other sensitive themes like LGBTQ messaging or characters." I see many "polls" slanted like this to get the percentage trey want and then skew it for their goals.