Charities and the Commons

An extract of Addams' discussion of day nurseries, and their impact on poor families.

Addams discusses the experiences of Chicago probation officers and the profession of civil service.

Addams publishes the first chapter of Newer Ideals of Peace, in Charities and the Commons, arguing for a new approach to peace propaganda. She makes a direct appeal to sentiments and opinions to oppose the exploitation of the weak and to reject of…

Addams advocates for the value of organized recreation for working class women.

Addams discusses the association in the public eye between settlements and immigrants and when immigrants are involved in high profile crimes, settlements are accused of supporting anarchism. Addams defends the role of the settlement as the bridge…