Thirty-one years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down an opinion on a case filed by Norma McCorvey, known as "Jane Roe," which legalized abortions in all 50 states. Today, the former "Roe" of Roe v. Wade is diligently working to overturn her case, perhaps the most controversial court case in American history.

Kirk Hamm, a law student at the University of Colorado-Boulder, has proudly embraced a life many find laden with shame. No longer camouflaged, Hamm has emerged from his recessed life. He has come out of the closet. In the process, Hamm has discovered a sense of pride in his alternative lifestyle and has found support from others who once hid, but now walk openly among society.