Part One: Ronald and Nancy Reagan: The Bastards Behind the AIDS Crisis
Behind the Bastards
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Reagan and the AIDS Crisis: A Historical Reckoning
This chapter examines the Reagan administration's response to the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, unveiling the intersection of homophobia and religious fundamentalism in American politics. The hosts discuss the initial mislabeling of AIDS as a 'gay disease' and the broader societal neglect toward the LGBTQ+ community during this critical time. By weaving personal reflections with historical analysis, the chapter highlights the political and cultural landscape that shaped the government's acknowledgment of the epidemic.
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