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Act Up Los Angeles [Victory] News. June/July/August, 1992. Volume 5, Number 2
Los Angeles, Act Up, Los Angeles, Publisher, 1992. Tabloid. Large tabloid newspaper format. 16 pp. including covers. Printed in bright red ink, with striking layout and design elements throughout. A newspaper style publication issued by Act Up Los Angeles, providing news on recent or upcoming events and protests, as well as information on the AIDS drug program in California, information on what pharmacy to visit, political news, etc. Also printed is a short piece recalling a letter that someone sent to then First Lady Barbara Bush, requesting more money for AIDS research. They received a form letter card reading, "Your thoughtful message is greatly appreciated. It was so kind of you to write." Of note is a mention of Dr. Anthony Fauci, then the NIH AIDS research chief and his emergency trip to Congress to "plead" for the restoration of over $300 million in funding cut from the budget. ACT UP is an organization that was founded in New York in 1987, with the goal of helping those living with AIDS, through advocacy, medical treatment and research, direct action through protests and events, etc. OCLC records indicate 3 libraries hold this newspaper, although which volume and number is unclear. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Heavy wrinkling and creasing to the paper, especially the last several leaves and at the corners. A few minor chips and tears along the extremities. Good .

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