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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.

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Operations Project Scientist Jane Rigby
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Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?

The chief scientist at the world’s most powerful telescope is also an out lesbian and mom of one.

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.