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June 24, 2022 49 mins

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.

Birthday Fundraiser Time! Reach out to sponsor the Worth Saving 'Gala' for $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000! Email Jay at Jay@JayShifman.com for more info.

The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/

As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: https://jay.campsite.bio


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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!)

Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!

Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it

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

Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYS

Today's Good Egg: Support the birthday fundraiser and buy some merch!

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