Mergers and Acquisitions

September 2004

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VIBE Magazine's Editorial Director, Emil Wilbekin guest hosts IN THE LIFE's season finale "Mergers and Acquisitions," a full exploration of the term "marriage"

See other episodes in the 12th Season

Are You Ready For Marriage?

In "Are You Ready For Marriage", ITL speaks to author E.J. Graff (What is Marriage For?) and Freedom to Marry's Executive Director Evan Wolfson about the evolving institution of marriage and the plethora of legal rights acquired through marriage. The piece also explores the recent developments in the push for equal marriage rights.

The End of the World as We Know It

Not everyone agrees that gay and lesbian Americans should have the right to marry. In "The End of the World as We Know It," a number of opponents share their thoughts on the Christian roots of the nation and why "gay marriage" threatens the foundations of family.

Happily Ever After

Tod Roulette & Chuck Allen were planning to make history with their same sex ceremony planned for November 2003 at the historic St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Harlem. In "Happily Ever After," ITL examines how a twist of fate not only derailed the ceremony for the couple but highlighted the impact of not having the legal rights that can only be secured through marriage.

Heterosexual Privilege

For thirty years, transgendered people have legally married. And many of these couples, currently live in government-sanctioned same sex unions. However, the recent spotlight on same sex marriage rights has rendered these matrimonial pioneers vulnerable to attacks by the conservative right. In "Heterosexual Privilege" IN THE LIFE looks at recent court cases and visits with a transgendered couple to find out why marriage matters.

Real to Reel: Out in the Cold

For this month's Real to Reel IN THE LIFE speaks with Judy Shepard and the directors of the Matthew Shepard Foundation's documentary "Out in the Cold", a film investigating the growing percentages of homeless gay youth in America and the harsh realities they face.

Blame Canada

In "Blame Canada" ITL examines our neighbor to the north Canada's status as one of only 3 countries with full and equal marriage rights for same sex couples thus allowing them to benefit from the economic stimulation of free and equal weddings.