Matthew Shepard

Apr

Judy and the Legacy of Matthew Shepard

Beau on April 22nd, 2010

This past Monday I had the good fortune to hear Judy Shepard speak on Auraria Campus as a part of her work with The Matthew Shepard Foundation. 11 years after Matthew’s terrible murder she is still traveling around the nation passionately educating on equality. Through her incredible perseverance and strength she has served as an [...]

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Oct

Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Beau on October 28th, 2009

Finally! 11 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, the legislation bearing his name has finally made it through Congress and on to the President’s desk. The Republicans, of course, fought it all along the way but despite their best efforts America has arrived in the 21st century. It saddens me that Senator Kennedy isn’t here to [...]

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