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James Larkin (28 January 1874 – 30 January 1947), sometimes known as Jim Larkin or Big Jim, was an Irish republican, socialist and trade union leader. He was one of the founders of the Irish Labour Party along with James Connolly and William O'Brien, and later the founder of the Irish Worker League (a communist party which was recognised by ...
Aug 2, 2023 · James Larkin, who co-founded the Phoenix New Times and the Backpage web-classifieds platform, took his own life at 74. He was facing trial for his role in running Backpage, which was accused of facilitating prostitution and sex trafficking.
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Aug 2, 2023 · Larkin died days before a federal trial was set to start on charges he knowingly used online classified ads to facilitate prostitution.
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May 14, 2018 · Learn about James Larkin, a prominent Irish labor leader who founded the ITGWU and led the 1913 Lockout in Dublin. Explore his life, views, achievements, and controversies in Britain, Ireland, and the US.
Apr 30, 2023 · Jim Larkin was a prominent Irish trade-union leader who fought for workers' rights and socialism. He clashed with the Comintern and the CPGB over his independent approach and his refusal to join a party that was not democratic or revolutionary enough.
A biography of Jim Larkin, the founder of the ITGWU and the leader of the 1913 Lockout in Dublin. Learn about his rise and fall, his role in the labour movement, the Easter Rising and the US, and his legacy.
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Jan 28, 2024 · Learn about Jim Larkin, the founder of the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union, who fought for workers' rights and challenged big business. Read his biography, his involvement in the 1913 Dublin lockout, and his imprisonment in the US.
