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Part Two: Ronald and Nancy Reagan: The Bastards Behind the AIDS Crisis

Behind the Bastards

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Sex Education and the AIDS Crisis

This chapter explores the backlash against the Surgeon General's report advocating for sexual education and its implications during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. It highlights the conflict between public health initiatives and conservative opposition, detailing the responses from media and prominent figures of the time. The narrative interweaves humor and serious critique, underscoring the absurdities of the political landscape surrounding sexual health discussions.

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