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Starred Review on June 1, 2019 | 135
The stereotype of the "welfare queen" came about in the 1970s in large part owing to one Linda Taylor, who caught the attention of the press when it was discovered that she had swindled thousands from public aid over the course of several years. Taylor lived under multiple aliases, had multiple addresses and cars, and was regularly seen wearing furs and exp...Log In or Sign Up to Read More