Muckrakers: the Crusaders for Truth and Reform in Journalism
Words: 614 1231The terminology "muckraker" had its genesis in the early 20th century, denoting journalists who delved into societal maladies and malfeasance through investigative journalism. Initially coined as a slight, President Theodore Roosevelt drew from John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," likening such journalists to a character preoccupied with raking filth, oblivious to the celestial crown overhead. Nevertheless, these journalists embraced the label, acknowledging the indispensable role they played in illuminating the shadowy recesses of society. Muckrakers emerged during the Progressive Era, a period […]
