Since its first issue in 1974, HUSTLER Magazine has opened with The Publisher’s Statement—a no-holds-barred commentary on politics and culture from Larry Flynt himself. Today, Liz Flynt continues that tradition, weighing in each month with sharp, timely reflections on the issues shaping our world. Now, for the first time, her monthly columns—and other behind-the-scenes stories from inside the company—are available in one place: The HUSTLER Files.

This month, Liz issues a stark warning about the growing threat to free speech in America, pointing to rising censorship in education, media, and public institutions under Donald Trump’s influence.

HUSTLER®50: 50 Years of Freedom hits bookshelves, marking the first comprehensive retrospective of HUSTLER Magazine’s five-decade legacy. Published by Radius Book Group, this 208-page, full-color hardcover—authored by Liz Flynt with a foreword by actor Woody Harrelson—offers an in-depth look at the magazine’s impact on free speech, satire, sexuality, and American culture.

Hustler Magazine’s infamous cartoons played a significant role in shaping the magazine’s identity and eliciting strong reactions during the 1970s. Among its many controversial features, the magazine’s cartoons, created by a cadre of talented and often provocative artists, played a significant role in shaping its identity.

In the cultural whirlwind of the 1970s, one publication boldly emerged, challenging societal norms and pushing the boundaries of free speech. This was the birth of Hustler Magazine in 1974, a venture spearheaded by the audacious entrepreneur Larry Flynt.