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Nellie Bly's daring 1887 undercover asylum exposé resurfaces

Original: Journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to secretly investigate New York City Lunatic Asylum in 1887 https:// fed.brid.gy/r

Investigative journalist Nellie Bly feigned insanity in 1887 to get herself committed to the New York City Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island, then published a firsthand account exposing brutal conditions and neglect of patients. Her reporting led to reforms and increased funding. The story is being widely shared again as a striking example of early undercover journalism.

Why now: The dramatic story of Bly's undercover investigation is circulating again as a remarkable piece of journalism history.

Nellie BlyNew York City Lunatic AsylumBlackwell's Island

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• Journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to secretly investigate New York City Lunatic Asylum in 1887 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upwo rthy.com/journalist-nellie-bly-faked-insanity-to-secretly-investigate-new-york-city-lunatic-asylum-in-1887/ · upworthy.com@web.brid.gy · 4

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