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Student told to cover up 'lesbian' t-shirt

A Massachusetts high school student sparked a controversy over free speech after she was asked to cover up her t-shirt.

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A Massachusetts high school student sparked a controversy over free speech after she was asked to cover up her t-shirt.

The 'lesbian' t-shirt did not breach any school policy, but the school committee stood by the school's decision.

But supporters say Massachusetts students have the right of freedom of expression and the student should not have been asked to cover it up.


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