Censored History is Propaganda | Unisex Shirt

Book Bans Are Fascist

This design uses bold, vintage-comic style artwork with a clear point: censorship is not neutrality — it’s a tool of authoritarianism.
A UFO beams up books from below, framed like an old comic cover, paired with the phrases:

Censored History Is Propaganda
Book Bans Are Fascist
Dismantle Systems of Oppression

It’s direct without being loud, visually striking without being gimmicky, and designed for people who understand that controlling the narrative is one of the oldest strategies in the authoritarian playbook.

This piece is for educators, librarians, historians, organizers, and anyone who refuses to let misinformation and revisionism pass as “curriculum decisions.”
Readable up close. Subtle from a distance. Very clear in meaning.

Details

Premium unisex tee

Soft, mid-weight cotton

Classic, comfortable fit

Eco-friendly inks

Printed to order to reduce waste

Fit

Runs true to size with a relaxed silhouette suitable for everyday wear.
Size up for a looser, more slouchy fit.

Care

Wash cold, inside-out.
Tumble low or hang dry.
Print softens over time into a vintage texture that suits the retro-comic style.

About the Artwork

The design draws from mid-century comic book covers — a period when speculative art often carried coded political commentary. The UFO “book abduction” visual echoes historical patterns: when authoritarian movements take control, the first targets are often libraries, archives, and historical memory.

The messaging is intentionally blunt. There’s no subtle way to talk about censorship, revisionist education, or the political motives behind “book challenges.” The artwork uses genre aesthetics to deliver a message that resists erasure: banning books is a fascist practice, full stop.

This piece sits at the intersection of education, activism, and design — a wearable reminder that history is not meant to be sanitized for comfort.