Radiolab The Ashes on the Lawn
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Dec 2, 2022 
Tracie Hunte, a reporter investigating AIDS activism, is joined by Peter Staley, a long-time AIDS and LGBTQ rights activist known for his role in ACT UP. They discuss the profound grief and anger that fueled activism during the AIDS crisis, recounting powerful protests and the creation of the AIDS quilt. Hunte's investigation reveals how these activists confronted a passive government and fought for change amidst loss. The emotional intertwining of personal narratives and collective action showcases a pivotal moment in history that resonates today.
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Ashes on the Lawn
- David Robinson met his partner Warren Krause at a Pride parade.
- Krause's later death from AIDS fueled Robinson's activism.
Ashes Action
- David Robinson scattered Warren Krause's ashes on the White House lawn.
- This act, along with other activists, was a protest against government inaction on AIDS.
Media Impact
- ACT UP's ashes action, though dramatic, didn't get much media attention.
- Their die-in at St. Patrick's Cathedral garnered more attention, but it was negative.