Maura Hohman
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When Women Took Up Arms (and Disguises) to Fight in Mexico's Revolution
The Mexican Revolution rose out of a struggle for civil liberties and land and would eventually topple the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and begin a new age for Mexico. The war, which started in 1910, was, at its core, one of the first social revolutions and women—as well as ...read more
The Swimsuit Competition Used to Be the Only Way to Judge Miss America
This week the Miss America Organization announced they were dropping the swimsuit competition—the main component of the first Miss America pageant—from future contests. While all eyes are now on the scholarship organization and the authenticity of its stand to prioritize ...read more