It's no surprise that journalists will go to great lengths to get "dirt" on a given topic. These journalists are often given the title “muckraker.” The term has many connotations; some believe they are journalists who go a little too far, while others believe they are simply people whose primary goal is to report any type of misconduct. Many people disagree on whether receiving the title "muckraker" is honorable or not, and this causes much discussion in the modern era. For this reason, it is important that everyone ultimately ends up on the same side to avoid further disagreements. Some people, including Jessica Mitford, believe it is an honor to be considered the so-called "Queen of the Muckrakers". Of course, this sometimes turns out to be true. Being called a muckraker can definitely be a good thing because it can lead to scandals being reported and can ultimately make the world a better place to live. For example, several political scandals occurred during the 1870s. William "Boss" Tweed was a robber baron who owned most of the land in New York City, ran a federal bank, and even became a representative of the state of New York. As a result, most people trusted him with their resources. Unfortunately, Tweed was corrupt and spent people's money on trivial things like land and other businesses. Samuel Tilden was not a member of the majority and became suspicious of Tweed's affairs at the time. He was a journalist and, after extensive research, he had found several documents that proved his accusations against Tweed were true. Tweed was immediately thrown into prison and Tilden was hailed as a hero. In 1876, Tilden was even once again placed on the presidential ballot... middle of the paper... car chase. What was their goal? Simply to take a photo of her and her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed. Causing any kind of physical harm to report a simple story that will often be called “obscenity” is ridiculous. Being called a muckraker is almost honorable in 99% of cases. The word "muckraker" can be defined differently depending on the circumstances. However, if the story harms more people than it benefits, journalists begin to adapt to Roosevelt's definition of the word. You shouldn't be a journalist if you focus on trivial things. By accepting the idea that being a muckraker is not honorable, you will not only improve society, but you will also improve your individual life by putting an end to hatred and false accusations on a daily basis. If everyone isn't on board with the idea of ​​muckraking, the world will be on its way to becoming a better place.