

Part One: ACT UP: How Angry, Dying Queers Invented Modern Activism
Jun 17, 2024
Francesca Fiorentini discusses ACT UP's disruptive activism during the AIDS crisis, leading to policy changes and medical advancements. The podcast explores the impact and legacy of ACT UP in shifting societal views, saving lives, and inspiring future movements. It also touches on the urgency of saving lives during epidemics, the origins of ACT UP, and the group's effective tactics in advocating for AIDS patients.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Impact and Legacy of ACT UP in US History
03:11 • 17min
Early Days of the AIDS Epidemic
20:18 • 4min
Urgency of Saving Lives in an Epidemic and Pride Month Support
24:08 • 7min
Origins of ACT UP and the AIDS Crisis
31:27 • 12min
Origins of ACT UP, Meaningful Beauty, and Period Underwear
43:50 • 7min
ACT UP's Effective Tactics and Impact on AIDS Activism
51:09 • 17min
Lambda Legal Support and Various Product Ads
01:08:31 • 3min