Worth The Wait
Sex, sex, sex. It's what the media and the advertisers feed us in large daily doses. Well, Crystal Nordberg and some of her friends are taking a defensive stance by swearing their celibacy until marriage through the Christian-values True Love Waits organization. Crystal and her boyfriend Jon explain the reason they've sworn themselves to cold showers for the next few years. Do you think the media trivialize sex? Should people wait until marriage? Let us know what you think!
Strife On The Slopes
The long-standing rivalry between skiers and snowboarders finally gets a full-length feature in this Unfiltered piece. We got both sides of the story from skiers, snowboarders, and people who dig both snow sports. Check out the tensions and the triumphs as the two factions slug it out on the slopes! Which group deserves more of the mountain? Can skiers and snowboarders share the trails in peace or should there be separate areas? Give us your viewpoint!
Monkey Business In Texas
When a band of Japanese snow monkeys were brought to Texas a quarter of a century ago, many people were skeptical about their chances for survival. Not only did they survive, they THRIVED! The troop now numbers approximately 600, and measures have been made to control the population. In addition, poachers have killed several of the monkeys, forcing their guardians to raise funds to move the monkeys to a safer environment. Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton pitched in with a benefit concert, and the dedicated group at the South Texas Primate Observatory have been working hard to pull together the remaining money. Check out a cuddly former endangered species and learn the history of the monkeys in this eye-catching and touching story! Who doesn't love monkeys? How do you feel about poachers hunting the monkeys on their own reservation? What do you think of Mr. Newton's efforts on their behalf? We want to know, so share your opinions!
O.C.A., Go Away
Debbie Caselton of Portland, Oregon faces hatred and attempts at discrimination on a regular basis as a result of the ultra-right-wing Oregon Citizens Alliance. The O.C.A. believes that gay, lesbian, and bisexual people are second-class citizens and should be treated as such. As a lesbian mother of a four year old child, Debbie vehemently disagrees and shows us why in this emotionally-charged personal account of her struggle for equality. What do you think of peoples' attempts to legislate their personal morality on the lives of gay and lesbian citizens? Should the O.C.A. just leave the citizens alone or is their personal crusade against the gay community justified?
Tweeka's Big Day
Having transferred to the University of South Florida at Tampa, John Barber didn't have time to make many friends. Since he knew he wouldn't enjoy his graduation exercises as an anonymous student, he decided to spice up his commencement ceremonies by going as his alter ego--the drag persona he calls "Tweeka"! Although he expected negative reactions, almost all of the students and family members he encountered were friendly--many even asked him to pose for pictures with them! Did John/Tweeka find a creative way to make the ceremony more fun or did he make a mockery of the event? We want to hear what you think!