Tag Archives: HIV/AIDS

FILM / David McReynolds : ‘How to Survive a Plague’ Is the Remarkable Story of ACT UP’s Battle Against AIDS

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Thorne Dreyer

How to Survive a Plague:The remarkable story of ACT UP Panic spread slowly. Rock Hudson’s death gave the disease a public face, but took us no closer to the cause. By David McReynolds | The Rag Blog | April 10, … Continue reading →

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Ellen LaConte : A Really Scary Story for Stephen King

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Thorne Dreyer

Time to be scared straight?Dear Stephen King:An open letter to one American who really could scare the rest of us into action By Ellen LaConte / The Rag Blog / June 6, 2011 I’ve been participating in an email discussion … Continue reading →

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Remembering Activist and AIDS Hero Dr. Alan Berkman

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

It was to gain Dr. Alan Berkman’s release from prison, so he could receive treatment for his cancer, that Marilyn Buck, Susan Rosenberg, and Laura Whitethorn finally pled guilty to the “conspiracy” charge that netted former Ragstaffer Buck her 80-year … Continue reading →

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