Politics in the TV Limelight
If you have been watching TV at all this week I’d be willing to bet you were bombarded with a variety of energy conservation ads and environmental programming, Tuesday was Earth Day after all. But, just in case you have missed any of the fabulous eco programming this week, my top suggested commercials are from Fox, the WE campaign, and (shockingly) Wal-Mart; the most useful ‘news’ segments I saw were on NBC, Oprah, and, of course, the Colbert Report.
However, the most interesting and moving TV show I watched this week was on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. The episode, “Closet,” was about the still devastating consequences and stigmas associated with coming out. Thus far, most of my friends and family have been relatively fortunate in receiving acceptance when they come out. And so, sometimes I forget how intolerant people can be towards the GLBT community. This week’s SVU painfully freed me from blissful ignorance and reminded me of just how urgently we need to pass state hate crime laws and federal employment non-discrimination policies.
For more information about standing in solidarity with those who are forced to hide and suppress their sexuality or gender identity, check out the National Day of Silence website. NDOS is this Friday, April 25th.
(Oh, and if you want to help protect the earth, please advocate for America’s Climate Security Act)
For more information about standing in solidarity with those who are forced to hide and suppress their sexuality or gender identity, check out the National Day of Silence website. NDOS is this Friday, April 25th.
(Oh, and if you want to help protect the earth, please advocate for America’s Climate Security Act)