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1980. Politics: Ronald Reagan elected

Gay in the 80s Posted on April 22, 2013 by Colin ClewsJuly 6, 2016

The late 70’s was a turbulent time in American politics. The economy seemed to be sluggish,inflation and interest rates were high and there were recurrent energy shortages.  On the international stage the Soviet Union had invaded Afghanistan with apparent impunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Global politics, HIV/AIDS, LGBT History, National politics, Politics | Tagged jimmy carter, rock hudson, ronald reagan, ryan white | Leave a reply

1984. Ryan White

Gay in the 80s Posted on December 17, 2012 by Colin ClewsOctober 11, 2012

On 17th December 1984, 13-year old Ryan White was diagnosed with AIDS. A haemophiliac, he had contracted the virus from a blood transfusion he had received when he was only six days old. In the parlance of the ignorant and … Continue reading →

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