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Students petition after high school cancels production of play about slain gay man
The school suggested the students perform something like “Mary Poppins” or “White Christmas” instead.
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President Joe Biden issues statement in remembrance of Matthew Shepard
“Matthew’s tragic and senseless murder shook the conscience of the American people.”
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Matthew Shepard’s killers tried to silence queer folks, but they made us louder than ever
Silent we are not, and silent we will never be again.
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To this activist, Matthew Shepard is more than a symbol. He was also her friend.
“I think it’s really important to understand who he was as a human being, not just as a symbol of hate crimes and things like that in the world.”
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Delaware bans LGBTQ+ panic defense with overwhelming bipartisan support
The state Senate voted unanimously to ban this harmful legal strategy.
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Democrats introduce federal bill to ban the LGBTQ+ panic defense
“No one’s sexual orientation or gender identity is a defense for assault or murder,” Rep. Chris Pappas said in introducing the bill.
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Washington National Cathedral unveils new portrait of Matthew Shepard
The powerful portrait was dedicated on what would have been Matthew Shepard’s 46th birthday.
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“Angels” protect LGBTQ students & allies from group of over 100 anti-queer protesters
Similar “angels” were seen at the funerals of Matthew Shepard and the Pulse shooting victims.
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Meet 5 queer trailblazers making visibility matter in small-town America
Everyday folks from across the country reveal why they choose to live in small towns and the triumphs and challenges they face along the way.
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School official denounced Matthew Shepard play for making Christians look bad. Now he’s suing.
Assistant principal Corey McNellis was worried about “how the Christian religion comes across in the play” about Matthew Shepard’s death.