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Boston takes to the streets to join an an international protest sparked when a Toronto police officer advised "women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized." Slutwalks have occurred across Canada and the US.
Day of Silence Observed Friday
The Day of Silence, a national event where LGBT students and their supporters take a vow of silence to protest the suppression of youth voices, took place on Friday. The event began in 1996 at the University of Virginia. Since then, the project has spread to middle schools, high schools, and universities all over the nation.
Westboro Baptist Church Protests Gomes Memorial
This morning, dozens of members of the Westboro Baptist Church gathered in Cambridge to protest the memorial service held for Reverend Peter J. Gomes. The church members were here for the second time this school year, after a protest against Hillel in December. Across the street, counter-protesters gathered to demonstrate their opinions on the church's statements.
Groups Decide Not To Counter Westboro Baptist Church's Protest at Gomes' Service
Student organizations that have protested the Westboro Baptist Church in the past plan to ignore the group’s picket in Harvard Square this morning, according to student leaders from Harvard College Queer Students and Allies and the Harvard College Democrats.
Religious Speakers Draw Ire, Protests
The controversial Social Transformation Conference—aimed at promoting “faith-based social transformation efforts,” according to its website—took place in the Northwest Science Building this weekend
Protest Planned for Starbucks CEO
Harvard students, union members, and Starbucks employees from around the country are planning to protest a lecture by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz at Harvard Business School on Friday.
