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Marie Equi
(1872-1952)
The Mom Who Broke Every Taboo She Could
Once upon a time, there was a lesbian Wild West abortion doctor. She once horsewhipped a guy in the face and was tossed in San Quentin Prison for sedition. To the surprise of no one, she lived in Portland.
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