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A mother reflects on justice days after her gay son’s murderer was sentenced to life without parole

Jeanne Pepper, the mother of Blaze Bernstein, sat down with The Advocate to talk about what it means for her family that Samuel Woodward’s anti-Semitism and homophobia got him locked up for the rest of his life.

Closing arguments continue in murder trial of gay Jewish college student

Samuel Woodward, an accused neo-Nazi, has admitted his guilt but denies the killing of Blaze Bernstein was premeditated.

Accused neo-Nazi describes killing gay Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein in disturbing testimony

Samuel Woodward still claims he’s not gay or a neo-Nazi.

Accused neo-Nazi's trial begins in connection to killing of gay Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein

The trial was delayed in February after the accused neo-Nazi killer threw water at the judge.

Blaze Bernstein's Accused Killer to Be Held Without Bail

Samuel Woodward, accused of murdering Bernstein because the latter was gay, poses a danger to others, a judge ruled.

Murder of Gay Teen Blaze Bernstein Is Recognized as Hate Crime

The gay teen was stabbed 20 times, and a classmate turned neo-Nazi is charged with his murder.

Parents of Murdered College Student 'Express Solidarity With LGBTQ Community'

Blaze Bernstein's parents wonder if their son was killed in a hate crime.

Accused Killer Sent Photos of Dead Gay Men to Grindr Contacts

Samuel Woodward will go to trial for the murder of  gay Jewish teen Blaze Bernstein.

Neo-Nazis Tied to Five Murders Laud Killing of Gay Jewish Student

Members of the group Atomwaffen, which idolizes Hitler and Charles Manson, praised the accused killer of pre-med student Blaze Bernstein. 

Man Accused of Murdering Gay Pre-Med Student Has Ties to Neo-Nazi Extremists

Samuel Woodward, accused of murdering 19-year-old UPenn student Blaze Bernstein, has ties to a group that idolizes Hitler and Manson.

Rumors, a Gay Kiss, and a Teenager's Murder

The murder of Blaze Bernstein has shocked California's Orange County, with the pre-med student's high school friend now under arrest.

Alleged Killer of Gay Teen 'Confused' About His Own Sexual Identity

Samuel Woodward, who's accused of stabbing Blaze Bernstein more than 20 times, recently had a hate-crime enhancement added to the murder charge. 

Gay Jewish Student's Alleged Neo-Nazi Murderer Faces Judge

On Friday, suspect Samuel Woodward will likely learn his trial schedule.

Matthew Shepard's Parents Won't Be a 'Photo Op' to Hide Trump's Hate

Judy and Dennis Shepard reflect on the 10th anniversary of the hate-crimes law bearing their son's name, which is the subject of a new Oxygen special.

Could Lesbian Drama 'Disobedience' Affect How the World Sees Jews?

A highly-anticipated new film depicts Orthodox Judaism, which is struggling to shed its intense fear and loathing of LGBT people.

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Anne Heche Critically Injured in Auto Accident in Los Angeles

Heche's Mini Cooper jumped a curb and started a fire in which she suffered severe burns. She has been hospitalized.

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Athlete Turned Actor Alex Karras and His Gay Connection

Karras endeared himself to LGBT audiences as a tough bodyguard who comes out as gay in Victor/Victoria.

Get to Know the New Pronouns: They, Theirs, and Them

Young folks are chipping away at the gender binary. We should embrace their courage, not run from it.