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How the 1963 'Career Girl Murders' Bolstered the Myth that Cities Aren’t Safe For Women

Response to the murders—and the subsequent wrongful conviction—was a perfect storm of panic about liberated women, black men, and city life.
December 8, 2016
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circus

The 1920s ‘Circus Girl’ Who Fought Sexism—With Tigers

Animal trainer Mabel Stark challenged expectations about women in entertainment.
November 23, 2016
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commune

The Feminist Architect Who Tried to Liberate Kitchens From Houses

In the early 20th century, Alice Constance Austin dreamed of collective housekeeping.
September 12, 2016
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fashion

When American Feminists Were Pilloried for Daring to Wear Bloomers

Turns out that there is no garment that women can't get criticized for wearing.
May 31, 2016
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presidents

Was Our 21st President Secretly Canadian? 19th Century Birthers Sure Thought So

February 23, 2016