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Toplessness as tactic: Quebec students renew debate over nude protest

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Montreal's student protesters have put down their signs and are taking something of a break until classes resume in August. Meanwhile, there is time to examine the movement against tuition hikes and the methods it used to draw local and international support.

One of the most attention-grabbing tactics of the student movement is its use of nudity, specifically topless women. There were many "nude" student protests over the months, the most notable during the Montreal Grand Prix.

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Quebec students take summer road trip to spread their message

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Red squares are popping up all over Canada this summer. This week Quebec student leaders are touring Ontario to spread student solidarity.

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Mass protests in Mexico after official results declaring Peña Nieto the winner

#YoSoy132 and other social movements organized massive protests across Mexico this weekend.  (Photo: Latino Rebels)
This weekend in Mexico, #YoSoy132 and other social movements organized massive protests against corruption and electoral irregularities.

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Expect more Casseroles across Canada

Pots and pans solidarity from way up in Dawson City, Yukon. (Photo: Wanda Roe)
A day after Casseroles for Quebec students were held in 70 cities and towns - including Dawson City, Yukon - the Charest government has called off talks.

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Pots and pans ring out against Charest

Manifestation Casserole - St Henri (Photo: Magdalena O! / flickr)
'Casseroles' are spreading beyond Quebec and across Canada, as solidarity for the student strike pours in from far and wide.

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The red square of solidarity for Quebec students is spreading far and wide

Carré rouge pour l'éducation. (Photo: Photomaxmtl / flickr)
When Quebec students hit the streets in a massive rally Tuesday, they won't be alone. Solidarity is spreading and so is their symbol, the red square.

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Emergency law or not, Quebec student night protests continue

This has been the scene for weeks, with police sent out against night protests. Now the Charest government has announced an emergency law against the student strike. (Photo: Hicham Souilmi / flickr)
Quebec's Charest government announced an emergency law against the student strike, but that didn't stop thousands from joining another night protest.

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Quebec students remain defiant, take the streets again

Photo by Concordia Community Solidarity Co-op Bookstore.
Police used stun grenades and tear gas against another mass student demonstration in Montreal last night.

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Supporting the Quebec student strike

Photo: Not Rex screenshot
Striking Quebec students are fighting austerity on behalf of the whole nation.

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