"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."
The mother of Matthew Shepard shares her story about her son's death and the choice she made to become an international gay rights activist.
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"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

 
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." *Facebook Members Raise over $10,000 for the Matthew Shepard Foundation* On December 7, six members of the Westboro Baptist Church stood outside Cherry Hill High School East in Cherry Hill, NJ with their neon propaganda signs. For 30 minutes, they shouted their hate-filled messages towards the high school, known for it...s inclusive, accepting student body and strong community support.Meanwhile, over 1,400 people got ready to protest the WBC, from the comfort and privacy of their own homes. These people had joined my Facebook group, called "For every min. WBC is outside CHE, I will donate $1 to the Matthew Shepard Foundation."(http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=214656452473&ref=mf)

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On December 7th, Westboro Baptist Church is protesting outside of Cherry Hill East in Cherry Hill, NJ from 7:30-8:00AM. If you're not familiar, this is the hate-filled protest group that pickets funer...
Melody
Melody
It's too bad these people are using their energy for hate and not for the greater good~ i will continue to pray that someday they will only see that God stands for Love~
December 12, 2009 at 8:55am
Dennis
Dennis
An example of religious fundamentalism taken to the far right.
It doesn't matter whether it's Christian, Catholic, Muslim or Orthodox Jews. It all adds up to the same thing...hatred and extremism.
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"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." The Matthew Shepard Foundation is participating in Chase Community Giving, in which Chase Bank will donate a combined $5 million to a group of charities nationwide working in education and other fields. Donations are based directly on what Facebook users choose as their priorities, through online voting. http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/781026

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"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Chase is offering a donation program to the charities with the most votes, so please follow the link and help support the Matthew Shepard FoundationPeople get to vote for charities that Chase will support with donations. http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/781026?src=wallpost&ref=mf

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"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Here is a video of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime reception from the White House. http://www.matthewshepard.org/site/PageServer

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PHOTO CREDITSAll black & white photos of Matthew on this site, including the banner photo,were taken by Ginavan Hoof.
Christine
Christine
already joined-vividly remember when matthew was murdered
November 2, 2009 at 12:13pm
Randy
Randy
Thanks for sharing and I was truly humbled to meet Judy a couple of weeks ago. A bill that is way over due and we still have a long way to go.
November 2, 2009 at 12:52pm
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."
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PHOTO CREDITSAll black & white photos of Matthew on this site, including the banner photo,were taken by Ginavan Hoof.
Christine
Christine
Thank Goodness!!!! It's a shame that such a thing has to be spelled out specifically and then set in "legalese". What is this country coming to?? Three cheers for all the Shepard's efforts to make this a reality!
October 23, 2009 at 9:20am
ElizaBeth Benson-Udom
ElizaBeth Benson-Udom
i am so grateful for the grace and beauty and power and commitment and courage and wisdom you shared with the athenian community last night in danville. thank you for all you continue to do to move our nation in this inclusive direction where each member of our community is invited to tell their stories and be who they are. thank you for your example of motherhood in action.
October 23, 2009 at 9:53am
Lauren
Lauren
If any fans here live in or near Rockville Centre, NY (Long Island), there will be a Staged reading of The Laramie Project tomorrow, October 30, at 3:00 at South Side High School. The adress is 140 Shepherd Street, and the reading will be held in room 103, which anybody will gladly direct you to. We will be asking for ...donations to the Matthew ... See MoreShepard Foundation (aka this fanpage!!!) at the door, but they are not required for admission. Food will be served as well. I hope anybody in the area will take the time to come and watch as we try to erase hate in our high school!
October 29, 2009 at 9:14pm
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Bear To Make a Difference Weekend, Starts Tonight! Comedy Night with Alec Mapa, and Freddy & Amy at Exdo Event Center, DENVER CO. Tickets are still available at the Door. Doors open at 7 show starts at 8pm.

October 16, 2009 at 8:55am
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."
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Judy & Dennis Shepard accept the Edward M. Kennedy National Leadership Award at the Human Rights Campaign 13th Annual National Dinner in Washington, DC
Kenneth
Kenneth
Congratulations for your hard work. I can't imagine a son being more proud of his parents!
October 16, 2009 at 7:54pm
Lauren
Lauren
If any fans here live in or near Rockville Centre, NY (Long Island), there will be a Staged reading of The Laramie Project tomorrow, October 30, at 3:00 at South Side High School. The adress is 140 Shepherd Street, and the reading will be held in room 103, which anybody will gladly direct you to. We will be asking for ...donations to the Matthew ... See MoreShepard Foundation (aka this fanpage!!!) at the door, but they are not required for admission. Food will be served as well. I hope anybody in the area will take the time to come and watch as we try to erase hate in our high school!
October 29, 2009 at 9:14pm
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Hey everyone don't forget to check out and bid on our Celebrity Teddy Bear Ebay auction as part of our OctoBearfest fundraising for the Matthew Shepard Foundation leading up to and through our Comedy Night with Alec Mapa and then our annual, Bear To Make a Difference' Dinner and Gala fundraiser to coincide with our rem...embrance of Matthew.
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Buy Category 1 and Category 2 items from Matthew Shepard Foundation eBay Store. We also sell Category 3, Category 4 items on eBay.
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." In case you missed Ellen last week, here is the link for Judy Shepard's interview about her book, "The meaning of Matthew." http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2009/10/judy_shepard_talks_about_matth.php

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Judy Shepard talks about Matthews murder with Ellen
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Hey Everyone, Judy Shepard will be a guest on 'The Ellen Degeneres Show' this Friday October 9! She will be there to discuss her book 'The Meaning of Matthew.' Don't miss it and don't forget to set your DVR/TiVo's.http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2009/10/jason_bateman_-_friday_october_9_2009.php http://ellen.warnerbros.com/...2009/10/jason_bateman_-_friday_october_9_2009.php

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Lisa Mac
Lisa Mac
I wish Judy could come to Australia.... we love her here.
October 10, 2009 at 2:43am
Kenneth
Kenneth
Amazing book and an amazing woman!
October 10, 2009 at 4:58am
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Stop by Matthewsplace.com to see this month's MSF Youth Correspondent interviews with Jennifer Beals, Jane Velez-Mitchell and the authors of "The Laramie Project" and "The Laramie Project Epilogue," the TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT. http://www.matthewshepard.org/site/PageNavigator/Matthews%20Place/Engage/Voices/Voices_Lobb...y.Don't forget to read last month's interviews, 'LGBT Professionals Chat About Being Out in the Workplace'

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Stay Informed and Stay Involved in the fight to ERASE HATE by registering on the Matthew Shepard Foundation website today.Click here to register!
Dan Tait
Dan Tait
Get the word out guys :)
October 1, 2009 at 3:39pm
Wes
Wes
Well, I sent quite a few invitations to people on my friend's list-- even a few non-gay individuals ;-)
October 13, 2009 at 11:55am
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Judy is continuing her book tour with a stop in BOULDER, CO TONIGHT! Be at the Boulder Bookstore @7:30pm.

September 24, 2009 at 8:50am
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Judy is continuing her book tour with a stop in BOULDER, CO TONIGHT! Be at the Boulder Bookstore @7:30pm. http://boulderbookstore.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp

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Title of Event: JUDY SHEPARDWhen: Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:30 PMLocation: Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302Description: Judy Shepard will speak and sign The Meaning of Matthew. ...
Merrie Schaller
Merrie Schaller
Judy will be at Bookshop Santa Cruz on her last tour stop on October 23; buy a book from Bookshop and reserve a seat. Before that, The Equality Action Project and Pisces Moon will be hosting a reception; mark your calendars.
September 24, 2009 at 9:46am
"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." Be sure to check out and become a fan of Love and Pride's new Page everyone! Check out the Erase Hate Pendant that helps support the Matthew Shepard Foundation as well their many other fabulous designs!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-and-Pride/121437837860?ref=mf

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"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed."

"Meaning of Matthew, My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed." "The Meaning of Matthew," will debut at #30 in the NY Times Bestselling, Hardback Nonfiction for the Sept. 27th list! Thank you all so much for you support!!!

September 17, 2009 at 11:47am