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‘We Were so Scared’: Four People Who Faced the Horror of AIDS in the 80s

By Andrew Anthony — 2021

TV drama It’s a Sin looked back at a dark era for the gay community. Here, some of those who remember it tell of the real-life agony—and the hope

Read on www.theguardian.com

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The Risks of Coming Out at Work

Although society has made many strides in queer acceptance and visibility, coming out at work is still a monumental—and sometimes risky—task for many LGBTQ workers.

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Small Daily Struggles Make LGBT People Feel Like They Have to Hide

One big surprise (to straight people at least) is that over two thirds of LGBT people avoid holding hands in public.

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Not Up for Debate: LGBTQ People Need and Deserve Tailored Sexual and Reproductive Health Care

All people, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ), need sexual and reproductive health care.

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How to Demand a Medical Breakthrough: Lessons from the AIDS Fight

AIDS activist group ACT UP organized numerous protests on Wall Street in the 1980s. The group’s tactics helped speed the process of finding an effective treatment for AIDS.

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AIDS in the ’80s: The Rise of a New Civil Rights Movement

The LGBT community often had to fill in gaps in care as so many gay men died and others were isolated

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It’s a Sin: How the Media Fueled the Homophobic Response to the HIV Crisis

The impact of media sensationalism on people living with HIV—and even institutions—was of shock and shame.

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Discrimination in Sports: 5 Types, 25 Solutions

Discrimination in sports is never acceptable. By quickly and thoroughly investigating harassment and discrimination claims, sports organizations can make their workplaces more inclusive and diverse.

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Seimone Augustus Found Her Voice Long Before Coaching

Augustus, laden with championship rings and now an assistant with the Los Angeles Sparks, first realized her true strength fighting for L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

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The Stories of Those Who Lost Decades in the Closet

A new photography exhibit invites viewers to contemplate the emotional toll of discrimination.

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The Case for Spirituality as Mental Health Self-Care for Queer Folks

While the institution of the church has shut so many LGBTQ+ people out, spirituality and tradition still offer much solace for those who feel alone.

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