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

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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ACT UP's Effective Tactics and Impact on AIDS Activism

This chapter explores the strategies and principles of ACT UP, an activist group committed to direct action, inclusivity, and expertise, using an inside-outside approach to advocacy. Their focus on specific, winnable goals led to significant funding increases for AIDS research and the development of life-saving treatments, showcasing the power of targeted activism and creating pathways for change.

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