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Part Two: ACT UP: How Angry, Dying Queers Invented Modern Activism

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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Activism, Advocacy, and Legacy of ACT UP

The chapter explores the activism and advocacy efforts of ACT UP during the AIDS crisis, highlighting their campaigns for needle exchange programs, harm reduction services, and access to condoms for sex workers. It delves into the political challenges faced by activists, including federal resistance and restrictions on funding. The chapter also discusses the lasting legacy of ACT UP in reducing AIDS deaths through their radical and brave activism for human rights and health rights.

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