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Student Sues to Wear 'Jesus No Homophobe' Shirt

Lambda argues Maverick Couch, 16, has constitutional shirt rights

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 4, 2012 12:03 AM CDT | Updated Apr 4, 2012 2:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – A gay student is suing his Ohio high school for the right to wear a T-shirt saying "Jesus is not a homophobe." The Lambda legal organization filed the suit on behalf of Maverick Couch, 16, arguing the ban on the shirt violates his... Read full story »

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gay rights • free speech • Ohio • court • homosexuality • homosexual • Maverick Couch

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Student Sues to Wear 'Jesus No Homophobe' Shirt

Lambda argues Maverick Couch, 16, has constitutional shirt rights

gay rights • free speech • Ohio • court • homosexuality • homosexual • Maverick Couch

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