The Matthew Shepard Update List is devoted to discussing the tragedy of Matthew Shepard's life, to update everyone who belongs to it on web sites, memorials, vigils, the aftermath and discuss the incidence of hate crimes in the Midwest and America. Matthew Shepard was a 21 year old gay college student who was murdered and died Monday 10/12/98. The list can also discuss ways to memorialize Matthew, fund raising for his family, how to fight hate crimes, state, federal and international hate crimes and hate crimes legislation and the personal/private life and public life of Matthew Shepard. Home Page: http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Stonewall/2178/shepard1.html "The First Original Matthew Shepard Discussion List" NOTE: Memberships to the list require that new members use a non-anonymous email address, fill out the form to join completely and now require approval by the List Owner and Moderators. Email the listowner for guidelines: MatthewShepardUpdate-owner@yahoogroups.com