Muckraker

Definition

A muckraker is a journalist who investigates and publishes truthful reports on corruption, wrongdoing, or scandals within politics and public institutions. These individuals play a crucial role in exposing issues that may otherwise remain hidden from the public eye.

Related terms

Investigative Journalism: A form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing.

Whistleblower: An individual who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization that is either private or public.

Freedom of the Press: The right to circulate opinions in print without censorship by the government, enabling journalists and newspapers to report freely on matters of public interest