reformer
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St Giles was first founded in 1124 as a Catholic church but later became a key site during the spread of Presbyterianism in Scotland when reformer John Knox was elected as its minister in 1560.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Not whether Ellison privately considers himself a conservative, a liberal or a man above ideology, nor whether Weiss thinks of herself as a dissident or a reformer.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
"Fedorov increasingly came to be seen as a new political star and as the most successful reformer in the current government," Political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Other luminaries, such as the educational reformer Emily Davies and the suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst, actually step out from the background chatter to become major players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Anna Howard Shaw thought Paul was too young and too militant for the job, but she decided to give her a chance after progressive reformer and suffragist Jane Addams spoke up on Paul’s behalf.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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