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In the wake of the landmark Supreme Court ruling Lawrence vs. Texas, IN THE LIFE's September show, hosted by slam poet Emanuel Xavier, looks into the lives of gays and lesbians fighting to protect their families-and the laws that restrict them. |
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Uncommon Activist"Uncommon Activist" profiles civil rights leader Rev. Margarita Sanchez, who worked to overturn Article 103, Puerto Rico's sodomy law, which made her a criminal in her own country. |
Victims of 9/11In "Victims of 9/11", three same-sex domestic partners share their stories of coping with their losses and facing inequities as they reconstruct their lives. Now, in the midst of managing their grief, each surviving partner must also undertake the burden of proving the validity of their partnerships. |
Legal StrangersWhen two dogs mauled to death Diane Whipple, Diane's partner Sharon Smith sought legal justice. What followed was a landmark case in California history. In "Legal Strangers", Sharon Smith tells the story of how she changed California law. "Up until Sharon's case, never has a same-sex surviving spouse been able to sue for wrongful death," says Kate Kendall of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. |
Florida Adoption"Florida Adoption" questions the future of the ban against gay adoptions as Rosie O'Donnell leads the fight to dismantle the 25-year-old law. In Florida, ITL speaks with families who are suing for the right to protect their children. |
When Abuse Hits HomeAt a time when same-sex relationships are not legally recognized, "When Abuse Hits Home" focuses on a largely invisible phenomenon: domestic violence within gay and lesbian partnerships. |
NYPD PinkIn "NYPD Pink", openly gay actor Bill Brochtrup takes ITL onto the NYPD Blue set as he reflects on his status as ambassador to straight America, changing the hearts of the tough police squad?and of the show's mainstream audience. |