25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

From the perspective of the movement's activists, progress was often agonizingly slow, but it was steady. Today, they see it at risk.

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National story. 37 articles from 23 sources. 22 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Oct 12, 2023.

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Ran by 17 outlets across the spectrum· Bangor Daily News, Minneapolis Star Tribune, +1 more
Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

TucsonLean Left· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

The Garden IslandLean Left· Oct 12, 2023

LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights at risk

NBC NewsLean Left· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ activists say progress is at risk

Center

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Ran by 23 outlets· WTOP Washington DC, Madison, +21 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

MadisonCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

KRDOCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

NWI TimesCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Gazette TimesCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

The Sentinel (Carlisle)Center· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Independent TribuneCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

La Crosse TribuneCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

WOWK CharlestonCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Danville Register & BeeCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

The Daily News (Longview)Center· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

WHEC RochesterCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Journal TimesCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

WDIO DuluthCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Opelika-Auburn NewsCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Elko Daily Free PressCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Herald & ReviewCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Casper Star-TribuneCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Helena Independent RecordCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Lebanon ExpressCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Globe GazetteCenter· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

UPICenter· Oct 12, 2023

On This Day, Oct. 12: Matthew Shepard dies days after brutal beating

CBS NewsCenter· Oct 12, 2023

Thursday marks 25 years since Matthew Shepard's death, but activists say LGBTQ+ rights are still at risk

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

Ran by 17 outlets across the spectrum· Washington Times, MyNorthwest, +4 more
Washington TimesLean Right· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

MyNorthwestLean Right· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Daily JournalLean Right· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Richmond Times-DispatchLean Right· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Billings GazetteLean Right· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

TribliveLean Right· Oct 12, 2023

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

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The GuardianLean Left· Oct 12, 2023

Biden pays tribute to Matthew Shepard, 25 years after anti-gay hate-crime death

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