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“AIDS was allowed to happen. It is a plague that need not have happened. It is a plague that could have been contained from the very beginning.”

Quote by Larry Kramer

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Larry Kramer is an influential American playwright, born on June 25, 1935. Known for his sharp social commentary and profound character development, Kramer's works primarily focus on the lives and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. His masterpieces include 'The Normal Heart' and 'The Boys in the Band', which have had a profound impact on the LGBTQ+ rights movement. more

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