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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 17 MIN

The Ryan White CARE Act: The Fight Against HIV/AIDS Stigma

from The Law That Didn't Exist · host Neon Nights Studio

Explore the story of Ryan White, a teenager who faced severe discrimination due to his HIV diagnosis, and how his struggle led to the enactment of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act. This episode delves into the societal and legal landscape of the 1980s, the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, and the significant changes this law brought about in public health policy and the treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the story of Ryan White, a teenager who faced severe discrimination due to his HIV diagnosis, and how his struggle led to the enactment of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act. This episode delves into the societal and legal landscape of the 1980s, the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, and the significant changes this law brought about in public health policy and the treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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