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Minnesota finally bans the LGBTQ+ panic defense
The bill has been in limbo for years, but was pushed through by out lawmaker Biron Curran.
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Judy Shepard will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
“Her work has driven tremendous progress in our fight to give hate no safe harbor,” the White House said.
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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.