A “witch hunt” is a politically-motivated, often vindictive investigation that feeds on public fears.
The origins of the term “witch hunt” can be traced back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries, when a series of trials and executions …
In politics, a fishing expedition is a pejorative phrase to describe an investigation that lacks a clear scope and defined purpose.
Fishing expeditions are usually carried out by members of one political party looking for damaging information about members of …
“Muckraker” is a name given to progressive journalists and writers in the early 20th century. The term is still sometimes used today to refer to investigative journalists.
The early 20th century muckrakers were not, of course, the first journalists ever …