It’s time again: Stand up. Act up. Fight AIDS.
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Whenever I write about AIDS/HIV-related issues, and especially recently in regard to the horrifying cuts to vital AIDS services and programs made two weeks ago by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, people ask: where the Hell is ACT UP when we need them? Now, I have an answer.
After a lot of conversations with veteran and younger activists, I’m excited to announce that ACT UP/San Diego is in the process of being reborn. Nicole Murray-Ramirez made the announcement today in San Diego’s Gay & Lesbian Times:
ACT-UP San Diego is coming!
Silence = Death. The government cuts when it comes to AIDS will result in death, I believe. Many San Diegans are concerned that not long ago I joined a demonstration in front of the State building in Downtown organized by Bienestar, San Ysidro Health Center and CLASP. Bravo to them and to everyone who came out. But now comes word that ACT-UP San Diego is reestablishing and that’s good to hear. We need the energy and focus of ACT-UP, and let’s support the organizers. For more information, visit www.miketidmus.com
Here is a link to the new ACT UP/San Diego website. The site should be fully functional in a couple of days.
Comments
2 Comments so far. Comments are closed.Mike:
I’m so happy and relieved and proud that we now have a means to focus our concern and our rage, as well as a means to save our lives and the lives of our brothers and sisters. The time is now, There is no time to waste. We need to speak back clearly and sharply to these cuts and take direct actions.
That’s fabulous news. You should be very proud of yourselves.