Madeleine Zabriskie Doty was an American journalist, pacifist, civil libertarian, and advocate for the rights of prisoners. She highlighted inhumane conditions and proposed innovative reforms, including a system of prisoner self-government. As a journalist, she reported for prominent publications and served as the editor for the radical paper Four Lights, as well as for other journals. She also acted as International Secretary for the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), and later, as editor of Pax International for the League of Nations. Doty’s advocacy extended to youth education, believing in its transformative power. Her multifaceted approach to activism and journalism left a lasting impact on both local and global levels.
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