Influences
Rogers's cousin was American political activist and leading member of the Berkeley Free Speech Movement Mario Savio. He has repeatedly cited Savio's work as an influence in his activism. Rogers also cites Sirius-XM Radio host Michelangelo Signorile as an influence in his work. Signorile started the modern outing movement. Rogers frequently mentions his experience working with adolescents at the Hetrick-Martin Institute and Harvey Milk High School as a motivating force behind his activism.
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