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Gay Rights Bill

Description: Massachusetts State Representatives speak pro and con on gay rights anti-discrimination bill. Reps. Salvatore Dimasi, Roger Goyette, Susan Schur, Philip Travis, Eleanor Myerson, James Miceli, Francis Woodward, Thomas Vallely, Willian Robinson. The debate focuses mainly on discrimination against gay people in the workplace, but also touches on AIDS and gay foster care rights.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/23/1985

Gay protest at Bush headquarters

Description: Gay activists protest at Bush headquarters in Boston to demand more attention and funding for AIDS.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/01/1988

General relief cut proposed

Description: Man with AIDS relies on scant general relief benefits for the disabled for his rent, food, clothing. He is on waiting list for SSI. Cuts are proposed for general relief fund. welfare.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/11/1991

Growing AIDS caseload

Description: Philip Johnston and David Mulligan announce huge and growing AIDS caseload in state. Larry Kessler says budget is inadequate to meet demand for treatment.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/02/1990

House debates AIDS education

Description: House votes to investigate state funding of AIDS education because of uproar over explicit 'safe gay sex' brochure. Marjorie Clapprood, Marie Parente, John Flood.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/24/1987

Housing for persons with AIDS

Description: Ray Flynn's task force states goal of 500 units of housing for persons with AIDS by 1994. Amory Street housing development in Jamaica Plain provides group housing for PWAs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/08/1991

Jimmy Hat

Description: Campaign based on rap song "Jimmy Hat" advises teens to use condoms to protect against AIDS. Deborah Prothrow-Stith. ABCD wants the public service ads on the T. Trolley doors close.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/31/1989

Johnston endorses condoms

Description: Human Services Secretary Philip Johnston officially endorses condoms in state program to reduce spread of AIDS. Larry Kessler.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/24/1990

Jon Parker acquitted

Description: Judge Sally Kelly acquits Jon Parker of illegal possession of hypodermic needles, which he distributed to drug addicts on Mission Hill to cut down on the spread of AIDS. Dr. George Lamb.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/09/1990

Jon Parker sets up shop

Description: Jon Parker & AIDS Brigade give out clean needles in Mission Hill. Addict deposits used works, gets kit w/alcohol wipes & condom. Neighborhood residents protest.File of Parker's fight w/Graylan Ellis-Hagler.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/30/1991