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ADVICE COLUMNISTS

Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren

Twins Esther Pauline Friedman Lederer and Pauline Esther Friedman Phillips wrote the most popular newspaper advice columns in America — "Ann Landers," which Lederer took over in 1955, and "Dear Abby" (launched by Phillips in 1956). The competing counselors, estranged for a time, spoke frankly about issues such as alcoholism and AIDS, and stressed tolerance and acceptance.


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