7th-Grader Censored by School for Shirt: ‘There Are Only Two Genders,’ Brushed Off by Judge

7th-Grader Censored by School for Shirt: ‘There Are Only Two Genders,’ Brushed Off by Judge
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Michael Wing
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The seventh grader who wore a T-shirt with the words “There are only two genders” to school, but was barred from wearing it in class, had placed his hopes in a lawsuit. That might have restored his freedom to speak. But the Massachusetts middle schooler, Liam Morrison, 12, was let down by a district judge’s decision in June denying his right to express his message in class.

“It makes me upset that I can’t wear my shirt to school,” Liam said in a statement. “The message is important to me, and I should be able to exercise my freedom of speech, just like everyone else.”

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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