Panel Discussion - Exporting Hate

July 2010 (00:47:00)

On June 9, 2010 - In The Life Media held a cocktail reception, screening and panel discussion on anti-gay legislation in Uganda at the Credit Suisse Clock tower in New York City. The panel was moderated by IGLHRC Executive Director Cary Johnson, and included Rev. Patricia Ackerman from the Unitarian Universalists of the United Nations Office, Pam Chamberlain, Senior Researcher at Political Research Associates and Julius Kaggwa, Executive Director of Support Initiative for People with Atypical Sex Development (SIPD).

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2010 Pride March - New York City

June 2010 (00:09:00)

For those of you who did not get a chance to make it to street level for the 2010 Pride March in NYC, we captured video for you to get a chance to see some of the amazing participants. Happy Pride!

Talking Pride

June 2010 (00:08:00)

IN THE LIFE is proud to bring back a Web-Exclusive feature, Talking Pride - Members of the LGBT community Share Their Experiences. To help kick off June Pride, IN THE LIFE speaks with a diverse group of LGBT individuals, and discovers what Pride means to them.

Music by

The Cliks

"My Heroes (SUV)"

Silver Label/Tommy Boy

Radio Uganda USA - Debate on homophobia among Ugandans

June 2010 (00:06:29)

Watch an extended radio debate from IN THE LIFE's June segment - EXPORTING HATE.

Ugandan gay activist Frank Mugisha debates Conservative Pastor Godfrey Oklori on the current state of homophobia among Ugandans both in the United States and abroad.

The Gay Betsy Ross

June 2010 (00:07:39)

Gilbert Baker is truly an unsung hero of the LGBT movement. In 1978, he created the universally recognized Rainbow Flag, a rallying symbol, which became a bold declaration of pride for our community. In this inspiring piece, the tireless Mr. Baker puts down his needle and thread for a moment to share how he came to create this emblem of our movement.

Hunter Valentine - Secrets

March 2010 (00:04:00)

Up and coming indy rockers Hunter Valentine share secrets with IN THE LIFE about the band's name, when they knew they wanted to be rockstars, and the inspiration behind their single "Jimmy Dean".

Prop 8 On Trial

March 2010 (00:05:30)

In January 2010, Proposition 8 was challenged in California, under grounds that it violated the Federal Constitution. Despite hopes that this landmark trial, led by the legal power-team of Ted Olson and David Boies, might be televised, the Supreme Court made a rare intervention, barring any recording of the proceedings.

Julian Bond at the National Equality March

February 2010 (00:00:00)

In October of 2009, tens of thousands of LGBT Americans and their allies marched on Washington in a spirited demonstration of their unwavering endeavor for equal rights. Julian Bond, Chairman of the NAACP, gave a passionate speech, imploring that Gay Marriage is a civil right, and one worth fighting for.

A Civil War

January 2010 (00:00:00)

In 2006, IN THE LIFE produced this story about an unusual custody battle. All marriages begin with hope for a permanent union, but gay or straight, not all families end up staying together. In "A Civil War," IN THE LIFE looked at one family, now torn apart, with two mothers and two states battling over the future of one little girl. This is a personal story, but also a legal case with broad political and social ramifications for the entire LGBT community.

Recently, after years of legal debate, going back and forth between state lines, this case seems to have finally been settled. Read about the latest update to this story here:

NY Times Story

Rachel Maddow & Rev. Dr. Welton Gaddy

January 2010 (00:06:00)

In this web-exclusive video, Rachel Maddow, host of MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show", talks about the unique and inspiring qualities of her friend Rev. Dr. Welton Gaddy, who through his interfaith efforts and radio program "State of Belief", educates the public about the compatability between the LGBT rights movement and religious belief.

Oscar Eustis

January 2010 (00:04:00)

Oscar Eustis, Artistic Director of The Public Theatre, talks about the power of theatre driven activism. Highlighting his experience with The Public Theatre, we learn why the theatre community is well suited to educate people on gay rights, and promote causes of equality.

New York State's Marriage Vote - featuring Senator Diane Savino

December 2009 (00:10:00)

December 2nd, 2009 - The New York State Senate voted on a bill that would legalize same-gender marriages and at the same time protect religious institutions who wish to abstain from performing these marriages. The measure failed 24-38, with 8 Democrats and all 30 Republicans voting against. This video looks into the reaction that followed the vote, and asks how we can be better activists in the fight for our civil rights.

Senator Diane Savino gave a passionate speech on the floor of the Senate in favor of the same-sex marriage bill. The video of her speech has become a YouTube hit. Watch her speech, as well as those from others who are featured in our Web-Exclusive Video, on the NYS Senate's YouTube Channel.

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Click here to watch Senator Diane Savino's speech.

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The Season of Giving

December 2009 (00:01:10)

How many ways have your families, friends, neighbors and even perfect strangers lent a helping hand to you and others during this past year of social, political and economic uncertainty? This season on IN THE LIFE, we celebrate members of our community who have taken the time to make someone else's future brighter by giving back to those in need.

Revisit IN THE LIFE interview with Cheyenne Jackson

December 2009 (00:04:36)

In this web-exclusive video, IN THE LIFE sits down with one of Broadway's hottest stars, Cheyenne Jackson. He is currently starring in the acclaimed musical Xanadu. The always open Jackson shares with us his childhood, his first forays into musical theater, and what motivated him to pursue his dream of performing on the Great White Way.

More Conversation With Kenneth Cole and Regan Hofmann

December 2009 (00:04:04)

MORE OF A CONVERSATION WITH... Kenneth Cole and Regan Hofmann

Kenneth Cole, fashion designer, chairman of the board of the Foundation for AIDS Research and a social marketing pioneer since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, continues his discussion with Regan Hofmann, editor-in-chief of POZ magazine and the author of I Have Something To Tell You, a memoir which chronicles her life upon discovering she was HIV-positive. Earlier portions of the discussion can be seen on IN THE LIFE in December or by watching online at www.inthelifetv.org

Barney Frank

November 2009 (00:06:00)

IN THE LIFE brought Andrew Tobias and Congressman Barney Frank together to discuss the state of LGBT rights in government. Congressman Frank talks about where 4 important pieces of pro-LGBT legislation stand, what the LGBT community needs to do to pass them, and why we shouldn't be putting all our focus on Barack Obama to fix our problems.

Florida Adoption Case

November 2009 (00:09:00)

Over 500,000 children in the United States are in foster care. More than 100,000 children await adoption. Despite this growing need, some states currently restrict gay adoption.

One such state, Florida, is currently embroiled in a legal battle over the case of Martin Gill, a man who with the help of his partner of more than 8 years, has been raising two children from the Florida foster system. The state's anti-gay adoption laws now threaten to pull this family apart.

Hindsight is 20/20

October 2009 (00:00:00)

IN THE LIFE explores the newsmagazine format in a for-profit media model. In November 2004, ABC News 20/20 aired "The Matthew Shepard Story: Secrets of a Murder" promising stunning new information about the crime using interviews with the convicted killers. The primary focus was on dismantling the widely accepted position that Matthew's murder was a hate crime. IN THE LIFE looks at the sources and the methodology to discover what was missing from 20/20's report.

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2009 Season Premiere Gala

October 2009 (00:00:00)

On October 15th, 2009, In The Life Media held its Season Premiere Gala, honoring Julian Bond and Patricia Clarkson. The event was a tremendous success, with powerful presentations by each honoree. In addition, In The Life Media unveiled its new strategy for the future, "Media for the Movement". Watch this video for an exciting recap of the night's events.

Shelter Reform

September 2009 (00:00:00)

In this expansion of our October season premiere episode, LIVING ON THE MARGINS, hear from people who have experienced first hand the tragic faults of the NYC shelter system, and see how through banding together and speaking up, they have educated the city about the special needs of the LGBT population.

Welfare Warriors

September 2009 (00:00:00)

In this expasion of our October season premiere episode LIVING ON THE MARGINS, we look further into the desires and actions of the "Welfare Warriors" as they fight to bring needed reform and inclusiveness to welfare services in their community.

Marriage in Maine

September 2009 (00:00:00)

This November, Maine will vote on Question 1, which asks voters to keep or reject same-sex marriage rights in their state. In this video, IN THE LIFE asks people to read through what many see as a difficultly worded question, and express their opinion on the situation in Maine.