Episode Summary Stigma is the invisible mark on individuals targeted by fear and misinformation. This month on IN THE LIFE, we look at the power of stigma within our justice system and how the myths and fear that spread with the AIDS epidemic gave rise to laws criminalizing HIV transmission; and we meet researchers who consider stigma as a possible key link between … [Read more...] about December 2010: IN THE LIFE “The Cost of Stigma”
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November 2010: IN THE LIFE Presents “Gen Silent”
Episode Summary IN THE LIFE Presents: "Gen Silent" The LGBT family “of choice” is a uniquely important lifeline and community support system. It is among the most profound legacies of LGBT life, illustrated by the men and women who came together to care for people with AIDS at the height of the epidemic. Today, a new health crisis is unfolding across America as LGBT … [Read more...] about November 2010: IN THE LIFE Presents “Gen Silent”
October 2010: IN THE LIFE “Surviving the Past”
Episode Summary This month on IN THE LIFE’s Season Premiere episode, we look at Florida’s past and present struggles to overcome discrimination against LGBT people. Our lead segment features Martin Gill, the man behind the court case challenging Florida’s ban on gay adoption — which was ruled unconstitutional by the Florida Appellate Court last week. The segment offers a … [Read more...] about October 2010: IN THE LIFE “Surviving the Past”
September 2010: IN THE LIFE “The State of Equality”
Episode Summary In 2008, President Barack Obama secured the LGBT vote, promising full equality for the community. Two years later, many are critical of the pace of change. The September 2010 episode of IN THE LIFE asks if the man in the White House is an advocate for gay rights, and service members talk to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) about "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell." … [Read more...] about September 2010: IN THE LIFE “The State of Equality”
August 2010: IN THE LIFE “Twilight No More”
AS ALWAYS, I WILL POST THE ENTIRE EPISODE ONCE IT BECOMES AVAILABLE ONLINE. ~Ifelicious Episode Summary This month, IN THE LIFE features encore presentations of three stories from our archive. We look at how a work of art inspired The Trevor Project, the leading national organization for crisis and suicide prevention for LGBT and questioning youth. In A … [Read more...] about August 2010: IN THE LIFE “Twilight No More”