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

Behind the Bastards

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Reagans and the LGBTQ+ Community: A Complex Relationship

This chapter examines the contrasting attitudes of the Reagans towards the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting the interplay of personal beliefs and political motivations. It delves into key historical events like the Briggs Initiative and the grassroots responses that shaped the political landscape during the late 1970s.

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