'Silence = Death:' What single-payer advocates can learn from AIDS activists

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English - May 29, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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In honor of Pride month, we’re examining LGBTQ activism in health care. How did the HIV/AIDS crisis devastate the community and what pushed many members toward militant activism? What can the Medicare for All movement learn from AIDS activists?

To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now Coalition, and former constituency director for Bernie 2020.

Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for more!