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George Lansbury
Labour member of Parliament. Reformer who campaigned against poverty and for woman suffrage. A lifelong pacifist, he defended conscientious objectors during World War I. (1859-1940)
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Katharine Glasier
Abstract - Born in 1867. She found work as a Classics mistress at Redlands High School in Bristol. In 1890, she joined the Bristol Socialist Society but finding their views too revolutionary she left to join the Bristol Fabian Society. In 1916 she became editor of the Labour Leader. In 1947 she celebrated her eightieth birthday by giving a lecture on the Religion of Socialism. She died on 14th June, 1950.
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Henry Hetherington
Published a series of radical newspapers and punished for his activities. Campaigned against child labor, the 1834 Poor Law and political corruption. Includes excerpts from writings about his viewpoints and activities. (1792-1849)
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William Cobbett
Radical journalist and publisher of the Political Register, the main newspaper read by the working class. After the passing of the 1832 Reform Act he was able to win the parliamentary seat of Oldham in the House of Commons where he concentrated his energies on attacking corruption in government. (1763-1835)
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The Republican
Radical journal first published as Sherwin's Political Register in 1817 by Richard Carlile, a journalist. After full report of the Peterloo Massacre, Carlile changed the journal's name. He was guilty of blasphemy and seditious libel. Sentenced to three years in prison, he continued to write and edit from his prison cell.
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The Northern Star
First edition published by Feargus O'Connor in 1837. Contained reports on Chartist meets all over Britain and its letter's page enabled supporters to join the debate on parliamentary reform. Ceased publication in December, 1852.
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George Sims
Playwright, social reformist and journalist. Wrote series of newspaper articles depicting poverty of the working class in London and another series later published as books on child poverty. (1847-1922)
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Will Crooks
Was chairman of the Public Control Committee and promoted fair wages. Became the first working-class member of the Poplar Board of Guardians. Helped establish the National Committee on Old Age Pensions. (1852-1921)
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Joseph Clynes
Was leader of the Labour Party in the House of Commons. Became a regular contributor to socialist newspapers. Supported Britain's war involvement and was appointed Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Food. Includes excerpts from his Memoirs. (1869-1949)
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University of Minnesota Dept. of Educational Psychology
Offers degrees in counseling and student personnel psychology, school psychology, special education, and psychological foundations of education.
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