Episode Detail: Mergers & Acquisitions - In the Life
Gay marriage and the legal rights that come with are discussed with author E.J. Graff (“What Is Marriage For?”), Freedom to Marry's executive director Evan Wolfson and conservative opponents. Included: a same-sex ceremony in Harlem that was derailed in 2003; transgendered individuals who've married; the history of gay marriage in Canada; and Harvey Fierstein's view of the topic. Also: Judy Shepard previews “Out in the Cold,” a documentary about homeless gay youth in America.