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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 8 MIN

ANYTHING BUT POLITICS: Is Pink ... The New Black ... For Prisoners?

from SmartHERNews · host Jenna Lee

A Texas sheriff believes the color pink may be the missing secret sauce for his jail. In this Friday edition of our "Anything But Politics" segment, Jenna maps out the arguments for and against the fashion choice for prisoners. Plus, a related tangent: we tell you a bit about the woman behind this quote and why she mattered: “If Mabel had worn trousers, she could have been president.” Show Notes: Sheriff's FB Post   Houston Chronicle    Mabel Walker Willebrandt   Federal Bureau of Prisons   SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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