Where gays and lesbians are the best organized and most concentrated in numbers are states that President Clinton must carry in order to be reelected in 1996. Among the states are California, New York, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Massachusetts, Illinois. David Mixner californiacarryclinton share on social
Those of us who lived through the worst of the HIV/AIDS epidemic from the early 1980s through the mid-1990s have a very special spot in our heart for home-based health care. David Mixner 1980s1990said Change image and share on social
I am so tired of being told by Democratic operatives to 'suck it up' because so many other profound issues are at stake. David Mixner democraticissueoperative Change image and share on social
Treating HIV/AIDS is a lifelong commitment that demands strict adherence to drug protocols, consistent care, and a trusting relationship with health care providers. David Mixner adherenceaidcare Change image and share on social
Change comes with both fear and some pain. Those two ingredients create mistrust, misunderstanding and misinformation. Such is the process of democracy. David Mixner changecreatedemocracy Change image and share on social
Every spring, this country will be reminded of the Lady from Texas. As trees bloom and flowers carpet our nation's capital, Lady Bird Johnson will be remembered. Only Lady Bird Johnson could, with her vision of a beautiful America, lay claim to spring as her memorial. David Mixner americabeautifulbird share on social
I had old bunk beds that my dad got from Seabrook Farms. They were first used by German prisoners during World War II, who were sent to work the farms during the war. The metal beds with their thin mattresses could easily be used as a jungle gym and I loved them. David Mixner bedbunkdad share on social
She was green when green wasn't in. From sea to shining sea, Lady Bird Johnson has left her legacy in a more beautiful America. From millions of trees and wildflowers planted, to interstates free from billboards and replaced with green. David Mixner americabeautifulbillboard share on social
Sick people, particularly those with serious conditions, greatly prefer the company of their friends and family to residence in a hospital or nursing home. David Mixner companyconditionfamily Change image and share on social
Over the years, HIV/AIDS activists and their allies have been pioneers in creating new frontiers in the medical establishment. Through their efforts, the FDA drug approval procedures were reformed so promising new therapies could reach desperate patients quicker. David Mixner activistaidally share on social