25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say progress at risk amid anti-trans laws

Matthew Shepard's 1998 murder fueled LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Despite progress, wave of GOP anti-LGBTQ+ laws seen as major threat.
Transgender people primary target; laws affect health care, sports, classrooms.
Activists say understanding and acceptance of trans people key to changing dynamic.
On anniversary, Biden condemns anti-LGBTQ violence, calls for Equality Act passage.