William thomas stead biography of nancy pelosi

English newspaper editor (1849–1912)

William Thomas Stead (5 July 1849 – 15 April 1912) was an English newspaper editor who, as a pioneer of investigative journalism, became a controversial figure of the Victorian era.^[1] Stead published a series of hugely influential campaigns whilst editor of The Pall Mall Gazette, including his 1885 series of articles, The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon.

These were written in support of a bill, later dubbed the "Stead Act", that raised the age of consent from 13 to 16.^[2]

Stead's "new journalism" paved the way for the modern tabloid in Great Britain.^[2] He has been described as "the most famous journalist in the British Empire".^[3] He is considered to have influenced how the press could be used to influence public opinion and government policy, and advocated "Government by Journalism".^[4] He was known for his reportage on child welfare, social legislation an