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Overthrowing the Queen: Telling Stories of Welfare in America

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Examining the popular myths and unseen realities of welfare, this study reveals the political power of folklore and the possibilities of storytelling.
In 1976, Ronald Reagan hit the campaign trail with an extraordinary account of a woman committing massive welfare fraud. The story caught fire and a devastating symbol of the misuse government programs was born: the Welfare Queen.
Overthrowing the Queen examines these legends of fraud and abuse while bringing to light personal stories of hard...