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I’ve been to a place mentioned in this book! The Women & Children First Bookstore (open in 1979) in Andersonville, Chicago. Learned it was hard for women to own a business, as it was hard for them to get credit without a man in the 60s and early 70s.
— Mar 27, 2026 06:47AM
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In the 20th century, books featuring homosexual themes or characters were often required to end tragically to avoid censorship or legal repercussions. Publishers and authors frequently utilized unhappy endings to ensure their work was not viewed as "promoting" homosexuality.
— Mar 24, 2026 03:02PM
