The Laramie Project is a play that documents the aftermath of the murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, a gay man attending the University of Wyoming. The controversial play hits the stage this week at Wasson High School in Colorado Springs after a five-year delay. KRCC’s Kristin Lynch reports.

The Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival wrapped up its 21st annual festival this past weekend. An eclectic mix of 28 independent films screened in downtown Colorado Springs, exploring issues such as racism, homophobia, and human rights. Despite their diversity, all films were either created by, or made about, women. KRCC’s Kristin Lynch attended the festival and has this report.

Nearly 100 people gathered recently at the Gill Foundation offices in downtown Colorado Springs for the first ever “Out Voices, Out Voting” forum. The Colorado Springs Pride Center sponsored the event, along with other area gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered-related organizations. KRCC’s Kristin Lynch was there and has this report.

At the DNC, KRFC’s Michele Scalva attended the National Stonewall Democrats’ Tea Party. She submitted these interviews, including a chat with the National Party Lead.

A 22 year old Thornton man was arrested on Tuesday for beating a transgender woman to death in Greeley. Angie Zapata was found lying on the living room floor of her apartment covered by a blanket. A recent study from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs says reported cases of violence
against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people have actually decreased in Colorado over the last year. Bente Birkland reports from Denver.