Date: Thu, 14 Sep 95 23:15:36 0500
From: ITVS <itvs@maroon.tc.umn.edu>

From Stonewall and Anita Bryant to Oregon Measure 9 and "don't ask, 
don't tell," the gay liberation movement has fought for equali rights in 
a climate of hatred, violence, intolerance and discrimination.  The 
pursuit of individual liberty ‹‹ the freedom to think and act freely ‹‹ 
comes with the individual responsibility to not harm the freedom of 
others.  This concept is fundamentally American.  But when it comes to 
freedom and equal rights for gays and lesbians, equal rights become 
draped in fear-filled rhetoric filled with stereotypes about family 
values, religion and politics.

THE QUESTION OF EQUALITY is a four-part series for the gay and lesbian 
community coming to public television nationwide in October, and it 
addresses many of these issues head on.  For more information about THE 
QUESTION OF EQUALITY, point your web browser to 
http://www.itvs.org/ITVS/programs/QofE.  Links are encouraged.

Here you'll find a broadcast schedule and information about the four 
programs, entitled Out Rage '69 (history since Stonewall), Culture Wars 
(about the assaults on arts and culture), Hollow Liberty (issues related 
to civil liberties, military service and protection under the law) and 
Generation Q (about the movement's future: youth), as well as other 
information about programs from the Independent Television Service.

Also, you'll find a space to publicly discuss the issues pertinent to 
our community and a survey to test your Queer Quotient.  Your feedback 
is highly valued.  

For even more information, or if you have questions,  I can be reached 
at itvs@maroon.tc.umn.edu.  You can also pick up the phone and call me 
at 612/225-9035 x 226.

Best regards,
Suzanne Stenson
Manager of Outreach