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Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel Inside Her Head

The lesbian author says of a new book about her mom: "I think people who are well-adjusted are not going to be interested in this story."

Lambda Literary Announces 2014 Winners

Honorees included Alison Bechdel and Kate Bornstein, as well as the first ever Lammy given to an LGBT graphic novel.

LGBT-Themed Musical 'Fun Home' Will Open Its Doors on Broadway

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's adaptation of lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel's acclaimed 2006 graphic memoir will transfer to Broadway this spring.

Three Out Creatives Win Genius Grants

Alison Bechdel, Mary Bonauto, and Samuel Hunter were named three of 21 recipients of this year's highly coveted MacArthur Foundation grant.

LGBT-Themed Musical 'Fun Home' to Open Early on Broadway

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's adaptation of lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel's acclaimed graphic memoir will transfer to Broadway a week earlier than expected.

Fun Home, Kristin Chenoweth Score Tony Noms

Fun Home, the musical based on the award-winning graphic novel by out author Alison Bechdel, lands 12 nominations.

Who Will Play the Gay Dad in Broadway's 'Fun Home'?

Hugh Jackman has expressed interest in the musical adaptation of lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel's acclaimed graphic memoir about her relationship with her closeted father.

Drawn to the truth

Superstar queer cartoonist Alison Bechdel takes time out from chronicling the lesbian world to pen a moody, haunting memoir about growing up, coming out, and discovering that her dad was also gay.

Do Queer Films Like Fire Island Need to Pass the Bechdel Test?

A claim that the new gay rom-com hit Fire Island fails what's become a white feminist measure has spurred a debate on Twitter.

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The Documentary Examining the History of LGBTQ+ Comics

The documentary No Straight Lines discusses the groundbreaking artists and comics in the '70s and '80s.

The Family Tragicomic That Could Change Broadway Forever

The story of the sexual awakening of a young, butch lesbian is the most honest thing Broadway has seen on LGBT lives.

Short Is the Length of My True Love’s Hair

For many queer women, how we wear our hair is more than just a matter of convenience — though for others it’s precisely that.

Lesbian-Feminist Press Firebrand Books' Former Home Now a Landmark

The esteemed publisher's onetime headquarters has been designated a local historic landmark in Ithaca, N.Y.

S.C. Gov OK's Penalizing Schools for LGBT Curricula

The state budget requires two colleges to make up for having put LGBT-themed books on student reading lists by teaching about the nation's founding documents.

S.C. House OKs Cuts to Colleges With LGBT Curricula

After assigning LGBT-inclusive books on their freshman reading lists, two South Carolina universities could see their budgets slashed by close to $70,000 combined.

Hedwig Creator John Cameron Mitchell to Receive Special Tony

The writer and original star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch will be honored at the June 7 Tony Awards.