Muckraker: How Lincoln Steffens Won the Hearts of Carmel | In Person (Gentrain, MPC)

Course Description:

Lincoln Steffens was one of America's most influential muckraking journalists—a fierce critic of political corruption and a relentless advocate for reform. In his later years, Steffens settled in Carmel, bringing his radical ideals to the quiet coastal town. Despite his uncompromising views—he remained a vocal socialist and internationalist—Steffens was warmly received. His neighbors may not have shared his politics, but they respected his integrity and wit. In Carmel, the muckraker found a home, and the town, in turn, embraced the rebel in its midst.