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Gay activist and philanthropist Bruce Bastian dies at 76

Bastian, cofounder of WordPerfect, left the Mormon Church as a young adult and dedicated himself to LGBTQ+ causes.

Judy Shepard mother of murdered gay boy Matthew speaks onstage
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Judy Shepard's Presidential Medal of Freedom hailed by LGBTQ+ rights groups 25 years after gay son’s murder

After the hate-fueled murder of her son, Matthew Shepard, more than two decades ago, she has advocated for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.

Judy Shepard more than deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom for what she's done to protect LGBTQ+ lives
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Judy Shepard more than deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom for what she's done to protect LGBTQ+ lives

Judy took on all of our anger, sadness, fear, and hope after losing the hope in her life.

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Judy Shepard, Nancy Pelosi, and queer scientist Jane Rigby among Medal of Freedom honorees

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.

Matthew Shepard Commemorative USPS Stamp
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Campaign Launched to Memorialize Matthew Shepard on Postage Stamp

The announcement came on what would have been Matthew Shepard's 47th birthday. He was killed in 1998, having been attacked and tied to a fence to be left for dead.