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HIV History - Doonesbury

Jul 21, 202222 minSeason 3Ep. 38
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Episode description

This week we talk about a Pulitzer Prize winning cartoon strip that has been running for 51 years, Doonesbury. In particular we focus on Andy Lippincott and the story of his HIV diagnosis and death and how Doonesbury, cleverly, used humor to tackle HIV stigma.

Sources
Andy Lippincott - Wikipedia
 Gently Dishes Up Some Harsh Comments on AIDS | AP News
40 years of Doonesbury – That's How The Light Gets In (wordpress.com)
Garry Trudeau - Wikipedia
Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 09, 2022 - GoComics

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