Season 3, Episode 8

A Life of Advocacy with Larry D. Mass

Larry D. Mass has been an advocate for the gay community for his entire adult life. From working with Larry Kramer at Act Up to writing an article that's now recognized as the first report on what would eventually become the AIDS crises, Larry is a hero to the advocate community. He's also written about what it's like to be a gay Jew and interestingly his love of Richard Wagner.

Learn more about Larry at https://lawrencedmass.com/.

*** There were audio issues with this interview if you're wondering why it sounds so disjointed in moments.

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One Last Celtics Game With William (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)

Jay's Podcast Reviews (for GreatPods!)

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Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses

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