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1983. AIDS and the Moral Majority

Gay in the 80s Posted on August 15, 2016 by Colin ClewsAugust 15, 2016

This hysterical magazine cover was produced by the Moral Majority – one of America’s New Right lobbyists – in 1983. It epitomises the myths they promoted about AIDS to further their political agenda. For example: The fact that the family … Continue reading →

Posted in HIV/AIDS, LGBT History, National politics, Politics | Tagged American New Right, jerry falwell, moral majority, Moral Majority Report, reagan administration response to HIV/AIDS, ronald reagan | 1 Reply

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