Articles related to "Muckraker"
Progressivism and the Rise of the Mass Media
Industrialization enabled newspapers and magazines to reach millions of Americans, affecting public opinion regarding war with Spain, social concerns, & political issues.
rise of the american mass media • newspapers and progressivism • muckrakers • ida tarbell • lincoln steffens
Industrialization enabled newspapers and magazines to reach millions of Americans, affecting public opinion regarding war with Spain, social concerns, & political issues.
rise of the american mass media • newspapers and progressivism • muckrakers • ida tarbell • lincoln steffens
George Seldes -- Press Critic and Muckracker
George Seldes? Few readers may recognize the name. Even journalists are unaware of Seldes according to author and critic Norman Solomon, and he was one of them.
george seldes and criticism of the press • "in fact" and journalist george seldes • lords of the press • to tell the truth and run and george seldes • george seldes and fascism
George Seldes? Few readers may recognize the name. Even journalists are unaware of Seldes according to author and critic Norman Solomon, and he was one of them.
george seldes and criticism of the press • "in fact" and journalist george seldes • lords of the press • to tell the truth and run and george seldes • george seldes and fascism
Theodore Roosevelt
When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. However, he had a maverick Vice President to take care of business.
early twentieth century • president teddy roosevelt • president william mckinley assassination • muckraker • sherman anti-trust act
When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. However, he had a maverick Vice President to take care of business.
early twentieth century • president teddy roosevelt • president william mckinley assassination • muckraker • sherman anti-trust act
Earth Day 2000 and Grist Mag
With the new year almost upon us, I'm going to give readers a jump on Y2K Earth Day (Sat., April 22) by pointing to the <a href="http://www.earthday.net/">Earth Day web site</a>. I suggest that you check it periodically to see what's going on. This site is a big improvement over past Earth Day sites. I hope it gets even better.
earth day • environment • grist magazine • websites • web sites
With the new year almost upon us, I'm going to give readers a jump on Y2K Earth Day (Sat., April 22) by pointing to the <a href="http://www.earthday.net/">Earth Day web site</a>. I suggest that you check it periodically to see what's going on. This site is a big improvement over past Earth Day sites. I hope it gets even better.
earth day • environment • grist magazine • websites • web sites
Best Intermediate Gift Books
Save time, money - shop online for memorable books to give children, teachers, and family members this holiday.
books • intermediate readers • grade 3 • quality titles • gift books
Save time, money - shop online for memorable books to give children, teachers, and family members this holiday.
books • intermediate readers • grade 3 • quality titles • gift books
Progressivism to the Roaring 20s: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part III
A continuation of the <i>Laissez-Faire</i> articles that looks at the Progressive Era reforms in favor of the American worker, followed by the subsequent rollback of such government intervention in the 1920s.
progressive era • laissez-faire • roaring 20s • jazz age • prohibition era
A continuation of the <i>Laissez-Faire</i> articles that looks at the Progressive Era reforms in favor of the American worker, followed by the subsequent rollback of such government intervention in the 1920s.
progressive era • laissez-faire • roaring 20s • jazz age • prohibition era
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin
Ever since Uncle Tom's Cabin was publication in 1852, it has received critical acclaim for its literary significance and criticized for its portrayal of blacks.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom’s cabin • slavery • american literature • 19th century literature
Ever since Uncle Tom's Cabin was publication in 1852, it has received critical acclaim for its literary significance and criticized for its portrayal of blacks.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom’s cabin • slavery • american literature • 19th century literature
The Power of A Book
Take a brief look at Upton Sinclair's The Jungle and how a book can change an important aspect in history.
literature • food • congress • politics • reform
Take a brief look at Upton Sinclair's The Jungle and how a book can change an important aspect in history.
literature • food • congress • politics • reform
American Women Journalist Ida M. Tarbell
Ida Tarbell was an investigative reporter who was labeled a "muckracker" as she established an expose model in the 19th century that is still followed today.
women journalists • ida m tarbell • tarbell and women's rights • tarbell's journalism career • tarbell as freelancer
Ida Tarbell was an investigative reporter who was labeled a "muckracker" as she established an expose model in the 19th century that is still followed today.
women journalists • ida m tarbell • tarbell and women's rights • tarbell's journalism career • tarbell as freelancer
Media Studies Definitions
Definitions and core concepts of Media Literacy Education for use in planning,designing and implementing discussions, curriculum and lesson plans in Media Studies.
media studies definitions • mass media in business • media studies lesson plans • media terms • teaching media studies definitions
Definitions and core concepts of Media Literacy Education for use in planning,designing and implementing discussions, curriculum and lesson plans in Media Studies.
media studies definitions • mass media in business • media studies lesson plans • media terms • teaching media studies definitions
Progressive Era Reforms & the 17th Amendment
Early Twentieth Century Congressional Democrat and Republican Progressives work together to expand the power of the electorate through passage of the 17th Amendment.
progressive era reforms and the 17th amendment • direct election of senators • 17th amendment and voter choice • enactment of the 17th amendment • passage of the 17th amendment
Early Twentieth Century Congressional Democrat and Republican Progressives work together to expand the power of the electorate through passage of the 17th Amendment.
progressive era reforms and the 17th amendment • direct election of senators • 17th amendment and voter choice • enactment of the 17th amendment • passage of the 17th amendment
The Square Deal
The Square Deal was a package of moderate reforms concerning consumer protection, conservation, and regulating trusts.
square deal • progressive • theodore roosevelt • consumer protection • trustbusting
The Square Deal was a package of moderate reforms concerning consumer protection, conservation, and regulating trusts.
square deal • progressive • theodore roosevelt • consumer protection • trustbusting
A Look Back at 2001
The best, worst, and notable of 2001. Some year end lists, articles, and other resources of use to librarians and their patrons.
2001 • year in review • year end sites • year end lists • best and worst of 2001
The best, worst, and notable of 2001. Some year end lists, articles, and other resources of use to librarians and their patrons.
2001 • year in review • year end sites • year end lists • best and worst of 2001
Mitford Mania
I am joining the September event with an article about that endlessly fascinating family the Mitfords.
mitfords • english aristocracy • second world war • decca • nancy
I am joining the September event with an article about that endlessly fascinating family the Mitfords.
mitfords • english aristocracy • second world war • decca • nancy
Roosevelt's Second Term 1905 - 1909
Beginning a new term in office, Teddy Roosevelt pushed for programs to protect the food supply, address worker problems, and promote environmental conservation.
roosevelt's second term • progressivism and teddy roosevelt • roosevelt and the square deal • square deal • conservation and teddy roosevelt
Beginning a new term in office, Teddy Roosevelt pushed for programs to protect the food supply, address worker problems, and promote environmental conservation.
roosevelt's second term • progressivism and teddy roosevelt • roosevelt and the square deal • square deal • conservation and teddy roosevelt
Interview with mystery author Carola Dunn
Interview with historical mystery author Carola Dunn
interview • mystery
Interview with historical mystery author Carola Dunn
interview • mystery
Blacks in the Progressive Era
The Progressive Era was a time of intense reform, but for most blacks it was a transition; not from slavery to freedom, but from slavery to Jim Crow.
booker t. washington • progressive era • w.e.b. dubois • the national association for the advancement of co • integration
The Progressive Era was a time of intense reform, but for most blacks it was a transition; not from slavery to freedom, but from slavery to Jim Crow.
booker t. washington • progressive era • w.e.b. dubois • the national association for the advancement of co • integration
Media are all over the neocons, but seem to be absolving Bush
Why won't the media blame Bush for the so-called "yellowcake" lie?
media issues • media • bush • yellowcake • iraq
Why won't the media blame Bush for the so-called "yellowcake" lie?
media issues • media • bush • yellowcake • iraq
Challenge of the Gilded Age: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part II
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
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