America's "Ugly Laws" (1860-1970) and NON-Creep Gypsy Rose Blanchard

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 3The history of ‘ugly laws’ in America (1860-1970) & NON-Creep Gypsy Rose BlanchardLaws are supposed to protect us, but from the 1860s to the 1970s, many cities nationwide had so-called “ugly laws.” The name makes it sound like the police were walking around and deciding if people were attractive enough to be in public, but ugly laws were a way to criminalize being poor or homeless and/or having disabilities and disfigurements. And played a part in the racial segregation of public facilities, immigration bans for the “unfit,” and the eugenics movement.Sources for this episode: “The Ugly Laws: Disability in Public” by Susan SchweikGrungeMedium article by Yewande AdeMother JonesPBSSFGateWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud