WATCH: Gay Character in 'Captain Underpants' Sparks Ban in Michigan School
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A Michigan elementary school is banning the latest installment of the popular children's series because one of the main characters is gay.
A Michigan elementary school is banning the latest installment of the popular children's series because one of the main characters is gay.
Captain Underpants author says gay character not a big deal
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Captain Underpants' banned from school book fair over gay
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Michigan School Superintendent Apologizes for Removing Books From
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School removes new 'Captain Underpants' book over gay character
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5 Michigan book controversies before gay marriage in Captain
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WATCH: Gay Character in 'Captain Underpants' Sparks Ban in
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Captain Underpants' banned from school book fair over gay
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Michigan School Superintendent Apologizes for Removing Books From
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Captain Underpants' banned from school book fair over gay
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5 Michigan book controversies before gay marriage in Captain
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Captain Underpants gets banned from school book fair because of
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WATCH: Gay Character in 'Captain Underpants' Sparks Ban in