25 years since Matt Shepard, how are queer civil rights?

Out in the Bay by KALW

Dec 2, 202353:26Government & Organizations

In December 1998, soon after its namesake's savage murder, his parents launched the Matthew Shepard Foundation to erase hate-based violence. We’ve seen big advances since then — and big setbacks. LGBTQ+ leaders discuss w...

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