Magdalene Laundries & Homes for Unwed Mothers
Uncover the dark history of the Magdalene Laundries in Ireland and homes for unwed mothers in the United States.
The American Plan
The American Plan was a government program targeting promiscuity and prostitution in the United States from 1917 into the 1970s.
Why January 25th Still Matters Today
On January 25th, 1917, 300 sex workers stormed the Central Methodist Church in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district to protest the closure of their brothels.
Mae West: Unapologetic Sex Symbol
Mae West was an actress, writer, and unapologetic sex symbol. She enchanted the American stage with unabashed humor and demand for social change.
The Infamous Madams of Water Street in Portsmouth, NH
The infamous madams of Water Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, were dear friends and colleagues, Mary Baker (1859-1930) and Alta Roberts (1855-1940).
