Today is the 23rd anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death. He had spent six days on life support following a violent anti-gay hate crime. We honor his legacy by calling on policymakers at all levels to act with urgency in addressing the ongoing epidemic of anti-LGBTQ+ violence.

@TheEllenShow I wish all hate crimes would stop 🛑 already 😞

@TheEllenShow Still to this day makes me cry.

@TheEllenShow This breaks my heart Ellen! Remembering Matthew Shephard. #erasehate 💔🇨🇦

@TheEllenShow ~One of the most important days of the year. #erasehate #mathewshephard ❤️

@TheEllenShow Hating and hurting someone for being different is cruel and inhumane. No matter why those people are different.. all hate crimes are despicable whether they are gender based, religion based or based on someone's skin color, nationality or sexuality.

@TheEllenShow You think in today's world people would have a little more self respect but their actions are so much louder than words and so horribly so so sad!

@TheEllenShow There should not be any hate crimes anywhere or wit anyone There is always room for you live and you allow others to live