We are trying to do what we think Matt would want us to do with this opportunity of having a voice. He's with me every day when I do this. I know it or I couldn't do this because I'm a shy, private person.
"Judy Shepard" is the mother of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at University of Wyoming who was murdered in October 1998 in what became one of the most high-profiled cases highlighting hate-crimes against LGBT people. She and her husband, Dennis Shepard/Dennis, are co-founders of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, and advocates for LGBT rights.
More Judy Shepard on Wikipedia.The next time you use words like these, think about what they really mean.
When you call someone a 'fag,' it identifies them with a group, a group that in today's climate is open to harassment. So by calling someone a 'fag,' you are giving yourself and the people around you the license to either damage this individual verbally or physically.
We are thrilled to partner with the Point Foundation and contribute to their work through the Matthew Shepard-Point Scholarships.
Hate language in the school hallways is huge. These students are too often the target of name-calling, violence and worse.
Every American child deserves the strongest protections from some of this country's most horrifying crimes.
If even one family can avoid getting that phone call, in the middle of the night, because of this legislation, it would be well worth it.
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