Mergers and Acquisitions

December 2004

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In "Mergers and Acquisitions" IN THE LIFE explores the legal ramifications of marriage, airs the arguments of the Christian right, follows one gay couple's tragically disrupted trip down the aisle, and much more. Emil Wilbekin, Head of Development for Marc Ecko Enterprises and former Vibe Magazine Editor-in-Chief hosts.

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Heterosexual Privilege

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OUT TAKES

IN THE LIFE's regular commentator Harvey Fierstein shares his take on marriage and more.