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... > social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > political and social movements (North America) > Robert Lafollette
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > political and social movements (North America) > Robert Lafollette

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Robert Lafollette  

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  • Known for his progressive ideas, LaFollette, also known as “Fighting Bob,” fought for reform on both the local and national political stage. He helped to start a political dynasty in his home state of Wisconsin that, ironically, came to an end with the election of Senator Joseph McCarthy. [Source: Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice; Lafollette, Robert]

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