Journalism may have changed since the days of the muckrakers, as the technology and political culture of America have changed, but the spirit of the muckraker lives on in the practice of investigative journalism.

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Investigative journalism continues to expose corruption and hold powerful institutions accountable. This is similar to the underlying goal of the muckrakers, who sought to uncover and reform social and political problems in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Journalism May Have Changed Since the Days of the Muckrakers