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He hasn’t even read the 50 books he wants banned, but he’s sure that reading Allison Bechdel’s books is the same as having sex in front of kids.

Across the country, conservatives have been clutching their pearls at the thought of young people reading about LGBTQ identities. 

“This just isn’t any old book banning, [the district] targeted and removed books that are from the perspective and viewpoint of racial or sexual minorities.”

“I tagged along in my fully clothed state, awed by their audacity.”

In an ungaurded interview, Bechdel tells LGBTQ Nation the secrets of superhuman strength.

When Bechdel began cartooning about same-sex relationships decades ago it was “the most subcultural, fringe, beyond-the-pale thing you could ever think of doing.”

Vermont is believed to be the only state that regularly appoints a cartoonist laureate.

The musical is based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel memoir about growing up with a closeted dad in the family’s funeral home business.