The Best Of: A Conversation With...

February 2010 (00:28:00)

Narration: Triple Edwards

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Among those championing LGBT civil rights are some of the great thinkers, entertainers and activists of our time. This month on IN THE LIFE, we take a look back at the best of our ongoing series, A Conversation With... featuring provocative discussions among celebrated actors, writers and activists speaking out about LGBT equality, politics and culture.

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A Conversation With... Kathleen Turner & Edward Albee

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A Conversation With... Jonathan Capehart and Julian Bond

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A Conversation With... Julianne Moore and Christine Vachon

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