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1985. Greed and bigotry almost sabotage Mardi Gras

Gay in the 80s Posted on February 26, 2019 by Colin ClewsFebruary 26, 2019

Sydney’s Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras has seen many a battle in its lifetime. It’s baptism of fire in 1978 saw sustained police aggression and the arrest and assault of 53 men and women.  And despite there being no arrests … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay Scene, Gay Scene Australia, HIV/AIDS, LGBT History | Tagged AIDS phobia, homophobia | Leave a reply

1987. HIV/AIDS: The ADS Epidemic – ‘Acquired Dread of Sex’

Gay in the 80s Posted on June 16, 2014 by Colin ClewsJune 13, 2014

This video by John Greyson uses humour as well as sarcasm to put across a couple of important messages. One of these is that taking the media hype about AIDS too seriously can lead to ADS – Acquired Dread of … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, HIV/AIDS, LGBT History, Media | Tagged acquired dread of sex, ADS, AIDS phobia, condoms, john greyson, safe sex | Leave a reply

HIV/AIDS: Ridiculous Responses to AIDS. No. 1

Gay in the 80s Posted on May 5, 2014 by Colin ClewsApril 28, 2014

From The Daily Mirror (UK), 8th February 1985: Panic in court as man in dock admits: I have AIDS A court was cleared in a 30-second stampede yesterday after the prisoner in the dock told the judge: ‘I have AIDS’. … Continue reading →

Posted in HIV/AIDS, LGBT History, Media | Tagged AIDS hysteria, AIDS phobia, reactions to AIDS | 1 Reply

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