i knew what the outcome of the avery doninger case would be

i was horrifed. i knew it would turn out that way because of the bong hits for jesus case. i've been closely following this. it is unbelievable high school students do NOT have the same rights others do.

please check out the INCREDIBLE coverage of the WHOLE case at

cool justice report. it's a great blog. not only have they been covering the doninger case, but all sorts of other connecticut news and cases (enfield goings on, billy smolinski). PLUS an occasional posting on connecticut's literary scene (yes connecticut DOES have a literary scene). you'll have to seek out the articles on cool justice. there are MANY on ms doninger. it's worth it
one of the postings: How Paula Schwartz Shows Good Faith, Clean Hands

Burlington student files federal lawsuit against school

by News Channel 8's Darren Duarte
Burlington (WTNH) _ A high school senior is taking her free speech case to a federal court after she was barred by the school from holding any student office.
Avery Doninger began her senior year at Burlington High School with a bit of trepidation as her legal battle with the school continues.
"I was a little worried you know, seeing if you know seeing if I would if the administration was going to be a little hard on me compared to what they normally would be, but I really didn't run into any administrators today so that was okay," said Avery.
Avery was barred from running again for class secretary after she posted an angry blog from home about administrators who canceled a popular school event. She tried to get an injunction that would allow her to remain class secretary. ........