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Lesléa Newman
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This Writer Will Be Forever Connected to Matthew Shepard

Fate brought Leslea Newman to Laramie, Wyo., just as Matthew Shepard was leaving this world.

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Dear Heather and Her Two Mommies, From Their Creator

Back in 1989 an LGBT-themed children's book titled Heather Has Two Mommies incited condemnation from conservatives -- and adoration from LGBT families. With her book being reissued, author Leslea Newman has some words for her most famous character.

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Op-ed: Can You Spare a Minute?

When it comes to honoring the life of the late Matthew Shepard or improving LGBT people's place in society, it's not always about money -- it's about time.