Dems push to unblock LGBT material at schools, libraries

Published October 5, 2016 4:58pm ET



Several House Democrats have put forward legislation that would ban schools and libraries from banning Internet access to LGBT material, which is sometimes blocked by filters aimed at keeping out obscene content.

The “Don’t Block LGBTQ Act,” from Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif., is meant to ensure that young LGBT people are able to access material that might help them.

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