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GRITtv: Sarah Schulman: Homophobia Begins at Home

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Sarah Schulman notes that what she calls "familial homophobia" is a common experience that almost every gay person experiences. More importantly, she stresses that instead of dealing with this individually, we need to create community solutions together to deal with these problems.

GRITtv: Dec. 22, 2009

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Without a public option, Medicare buy-in, or other cost-controlling measures, and with Stupak and Nelson holding women's rights for ransom, is there anything good left in te healthcare bill? We ask Chris Hayes, Lizz Winstead and Miriam Yeung what's in, what's out, and what the best course of action is now for progressives who want to see real reform. Sarah Schulman joins Laura in the studio to talk about homophobia in the family and more.

GRITtv: Stories From the Street

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According to New American Media, "federal experts estimate that at least 1.6 million juveniles leave or are put out of their homes each year. Other research has found a 40% spike in the number of homeless youth over the past year." It's Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and in this video, we hear one story of a young man, his family, hopes, and dreams, and how he ended up without a home. He credits becoming a father for helping him create stability in his life and is working toward a degree so he can help people like himself.

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