Counter-protesters responded last Thursday to a threat from the Westboro Baptist Church to picket a Dutchtown, Louisiana performance of The Laramie … [Read more...] about Photo: Bigot Outnumbered 500 to 1 at ‘Laramie Project’ Protest
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Westboro Baptist Church To Picket ‘The Laramie Project.” Again.
Fred Phelps and the rest of his band of wacky members from the Westboro Baptist Church plan to show up at the Lake Tahoe Community College in … [Read more...] about Westboro Baptist Church To Picket ‘The Laramie Project.” Again.
Anti-Gay Christian Group Files Suit Against Federal Hate Crimes Law
The Michigan Messenger reports that The Thomas More Law Center has filed a lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of "Gary Glenn, … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Christian Group Files Suit Against Federal Hate Crimes Law
Man Escapes After Two Sexual Assaults, Kidnapping, Auto Arson, in Attack Near Texas Ghost Town
A 19-year-old man whose name is being withheld was kidnapped and repeatedly sexually assaulted by two men before his car was set on fire in the Texas … [Read more...] about Man Escapes After Two Sexual Assaults, Kidnapping, Auto Arson, in Attack Near Texas Ghost Town
Watch: Obama Remarks on Passage of Hate Crimes Law
President Obama made remarks late today on the MatthewShepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hates Crimes Prevention Bill, which he signed into law earlier … [Read more...] about Watch: Obama Remarks on Passage of Hate Crimes Law
Cyndi Lauper Lauds Passage of Hate Crimes Prevention Bill
Towleroad has received a statement from Cyndi Lauper praising passage of the hate crimes bill, which President Obama will sign into law tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper Lauds Passage of Hate Crimes Prevention Bill
Rep. Gohmert (R-TX): Hate Crimes Bill Holding Soldiers Hostage
Last night on the House floor, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) attacked the Matthew Shepard hate crimes bill, which is attached to a defense appropriations … [Read more...] about Rep. Gohmert (R-TX): Hate Crimes Bill Holding Soldiers Hostage
Voice of Matthew Shepard’s Killer to Feature in Laramie Epilogue
In August I posted about the 80-minute epilogue to The Laramie Project which was to open on the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death. Some … [Read more...] about Voice of Matthew Shepard’s Killer to Feature in Laramie Epilogue
Judy Shepard Recalls the Phone Call That Changed Everything
Newsweek has posted an excerpt of Judy Shepard's new memoir, The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World … [Read more...] about Judy Shepard Recalls the Phone Call That Changed Everything
WaPo Columnist Richard Cohen Rails Against Hate Crime Laws
Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen calls hate crime laws a "folly" in the Washington Post: "The real purpose of hate-crime laws is … [Read more...] about WaPo Columnist Richard Cohen Rails Against Hate Crime Laws