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Wyoming Parole Board rejects commuting prison sentence for one of Matthew Shepard’s killers (exclusive)

Russell Henderson, one of two men convicted of the heinous hate crime, tried to have his double life sentence shortened.

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.

Coming Out? Here Are Some Resources to Help

“The most powerful act of resistance as an LGBTQ+ person is to live our life loudly in a world that tells us to be quiet,” says HRC President Kelley Robinson.

Chase Gives Matthew Shepard Foundation 37K

The charity made the announcement on Monday.

Comedy Group Donates Proceeds From Latest Show to the Matthew Shepard Foundation

Parallel Thinking is a comedy show that happens once a month at OpenSpaceLA where comedians challenge the concept of "parallel thinking" and entertain the audience with original jokes. This video is an excerpt from the show, featuring gay comedian Solomon Georgio.

A Gay Bar Finally Apologizes for Its Hurtful Door Policy

The Denver Wrangler, a popular bear bar, faced criticism for its "gender matching ID" policy. Now, management changed their controversial rules and teamed up with the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Elton Returns to Wyoming for Matthew Shepard

Ten years after his first concert to benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation, Elton John is returning to Laramie, Wyo., for a stop on his Rocket Man - Number Ones tour.

Judy and Dennis Shepard to Headline Miami Beach Pride

Coming off of the 20th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard, his parents, Judy and Dennis, will be ally marshals of the event.

Judy Shepard Laments Lack of Progress on LGBT Acceptance

Fifteen years after her gay son, Matthew, was murdered, Judy Shepard reflects on how much hasn't change.

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.

Matthew Shepard Memorialized With a Plaque at the National Cathedral

Hate crime victim's remains were interred there last year.

Matthew Shepard's Murder Remembered 25 Years Later With a Renewed Call to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate

Matthew Shepard died 25 years ago today after an antigay attack. How do we honor his legacy and that of less well-known hate-crime victims?

Matt Shepard's Parents Snub AG Barr: We Won't 'Kowtow to Hypocrisy'

It's "hypocritical" for Barr to celebrate the hate-crimes law named for their son while supporting discrimination, Judy and Dennis Shepard said.

Pulse Needs to Become a Museum, Not Rubble

Some are calling for the nightclub -- site of one of our community's worst tragedies -- to be torn down. Sara Grossman, who lost her best friend there, says that's not the answer.

Judy Shepard on Mercado Murder

The following statement was issued by Judy Shepard.

WATCH LIVE: Judy Shepard Reveals 'Malice Toward None'

Watch a livestream of the Ford's Theatre discussion with Matthew Shepard's mother, Judy, as interviewed by NPR's Cokie Roberts, beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Monday.

Matthew Shepard's Parents Won't Be a 'Photo Op' to Hide Trump's Hate

Judy and Dennis Shepard reflect on the 10th anniversary of the hate-crimes law bearing their son's name, which is the subject of a new Oxygen special.