#ACT UP

The longtime AIDS activist died of complications resulting from a severe fall on May 14 at the age of 80.

Artists and advocates answer—and reflect on AIDS and LGBTQI+ activism. Here’s our favorite response!

Blanche, you’d better believe there’s drama—and joy—in the memoir of Gilbert Baker, creator of the modern symbol for LGBT liberation.

A photo journal of the #PrEP4All activists at the House hearings on Gilead, PrEP, and Truvada pricing.

A member of ACT UP and Rise and Resist, Vélez fought for drug access and civil rights, notably for those in the Latino community.

Only one company will sell a version of the HIV prevention pill Truvada. When others go to market, prices will likely drop further.

The day after CDC Director Robert Redfield was confronted at AIDSWatch, hill visits by advocates produced “strong interest” in hearings.

The CDC holds the patents to Truvada-as-PrEP, but hasn’t asked for a dime in royalties from Gilead. This is costing taxpayers billions. Why?

If the price is lowered with a generic version of PrEP, activists say, “we could end the HIV epidemic without a vaccine.”

Part of the soundtrack to “Alita: Battle Angel,” the empowering single is one of the most played new songs on Spotify.

The “non-corporate, grassroots” march in NYC will be held the same day as the traditional Pride march.

Decades ago, Bill Bytsura photographed ACT UP members. Now he’s got a book.

If you don’t know why, then watch this 1992 video of ACT UP’s Ashes Action outside the White House.

A social media recap of USCA 2018.

Photographer and ACT UP member Bill Bytsura guides us through his decades-in-the-making book.

“Before there was effective treatment for HIV, he was known in the community for keeping us alive the longest.”