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Celebrating a decade of Columbia Global Reports, the Forerunners series revives groundbreaking works of investigative journalism and incisive analysis published a century before CGR’s founding. These texts, once forgotten or underexplored, reflect CGR’s core mission: fearless reporting, global perspective, and intellectual rigor. Each selection remains strikingly relevant today, offering historical insights that challenge contemporary perspectives and reaffirm the power of journalism to shape the world.

Delve into the intriguing life story of Elizabeth Banks, a pioneering American journalist and author. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Banks spent the final four decades of her life in England, making her mark in English media circles with her poignant contributions to The Daily News, Punch, St James Gazette, and London Illustrated. Not afraid to immerse herself in her work, Banks undertook daring undercover missions, assuming the roles of housemaid, street sweeper, and Covent Garden flower girl to shed light on the struggles of the underprivileged. A fervent advocate for womens suffrage and ...