To Mr. Hefner, women were simply a part of the interests of most heterosexual men. Mr. Hefner never saw that as a contradiction. As the magazine’s editorial style evolved, Mr. Hefner and his editors delved more into politics and current events. When a New Orleans and Miami club owner segregated the clubs’ membership, Mr. Hefner bought those franchises back. Mr. Hefner also set up the Playboy Foundation, which supported First Amendment rights, often contributing to defendants in free-speech cases.

Source: New York Times September 28, 2017 16:52 UTC