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Why America Doesn’t Have Insane Asylums Anymore
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Bonnie Kristian , as published by Christianity Today
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Nelly Bly, who was 23 at the time, went undercover in a city asylum to gather information for her stories.
A series of articles was published in 1887 by Joseph Pulitzer's New York World. The series, written by Nelly Bly, exposed the harsh conditions of asylums. Nelly Bly, who was 23 at the time, went undercover in a city asylum to gather information for her stories.
The articles were titled "Inside the Madhouse" and described her experiences. Nelly Bly's bravery in feigning insanity to reveal the truth about asylum conditions is notable. Further details about Nelly Bly's investigation and the history of asylums can be found in the original article.
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Category: refugees Published: August 26, 2026 Source: Christianity Today Reading time: 1 min
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