Oct. 27, 1985: 38 years ago, Oct 27 1985, the longest running act of civil disobedience [...]

38 years ago, Oct 27 1985, the longest running act of civil disobedience in SF began when two men, Steven Russell and Frank Bert, chained themselves to the door of the Federal Building to protest the government’s response to the AIDS crises. The ensuing occupation lasted 10 years



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