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Matthew Shepard’s murder shaped the narrative around hate crimes
Today marks twenty years since the death of Matthew Shepard.
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Commentary
19 years later: A memorial tribute to Matthew Shepard
In the words of Judy Shepard, Matt’s mother, “Go home, give your kids a hug, and don’t let a day go by without telling them you love them.”
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Laramie school district drafts policies to address needs of transgender students
The Albany County School District policies were drafted based on suggestions from a committee of parents of students, district administration, school principals, school board members and students.
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17 years after Matt Shepard’s murder, Laramie, Wyo., passes measure to protect LGBT residents
The Laramie City Council has approved a local anti-discrimination ordinance in the college town where Matthew Shepard’s death triggered nationwide sympathy and brought a re-examination of attitudes toward gays 17 years ago.
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Laramie, Wyoming, 15 years later: Reflections and looking forward
As the sun sets on the Wyoming prairie and draws shadows into the neighboring foothills just west of the west, Jim Osborn opens the back door to let the dog outside and reflects on the October week that not only marks the annual global “Coming Out” day, but also the anniversary of the murder of his friend Matthew Shepard.
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Valentine’s Day marked with rallies, protests to call attention to marriage equality
Advocates for same-sex marriage marked this year’s Valentine’s Day with rallies and protests across the nation, many responding to a call from GetEQUAL and Marriage Equality USA to raise awareness about […]
