What is a muckraker and give an example of one?
noun. a person who searches for and tries to expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or other wrongdoing, especially in politics:The original muckrakers were the journalists who exposed child labor, sweatshops, poor living and working conditions, and government inefficiency in the early 20th century.
Who was the best muckraker?
Reform writers used newspaper articles, novels, and books to write about issues like political corruption, industrial monopolies, and unfair labor practices. One of the best-known muckraking journalists of the early 20th century was Lincoln Steffens.