Scenarios about 'muckrakers'
Muckrakers were investigative journalists and writers of the Progressive Era (1890s-1920s) who exposed corruption, social injustices, and unethical practices in government and business. Their work, exemplified by figures like Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, and Lincoln Steffens, catalyzed significant reforms in food safety, labor conditions, and political systems by raising public awareness through detailed exposés in magazines and books.
What If The Progressive Era Reforms Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Progressive Movement failed to enact its sweeping reforms in the early 20th century United States, fundamentally altering the development of American democracy, regulation, and social welfare.