Sarah Schulman: The Political History of ACT UP

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Sarah Schulman: The Political History of ACT UP

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May 11, 2021

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ACT UP changed the world. Sarah Schulman's new book explains how. Let The Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York (out on May 18th) is an utterly crucial guidebook for effective activism.
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Sarah Schulman: The Political History of ACT UP

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