A sharp, uncompromising look at how American journalism shapes our world and our choices. It lays bare the forces behind the news you read every day.

The Brass Check examines the press as a powerful social institution. It presents a personal, candid account of how journalism has affected one life and how it steers public opinion, with testimony from many witnesses across American life. The book argues that consumers deserve reports that are accurate, responsible, and free from hidden agendas.

Learn how newspaper business pressures can influence what gets reported
See how magazines and wires have shaped public perception over time
Hear firsthand accounts from journalists and observers across the country
Understand the book’s call for a more honest, accountable press

Ideal for readers curious about media, history, and the free-speech debates shaping democracy.

About the Author

Upton Sinclair (1878-1968), novelist and journalist, is best known for his novel about the Chicago meatpacking industry, ""The Jungle"." A paperback edition of his ""I, Candidate for Governor"" is available from California. Jules Tygiel is the author of ""The Great Los Angeles Swindle: Oil, Stocks, and Scandal during the Roaring Twenties"" (paperback California, 1996) and ""The Great Experiment: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy"." He is Professor of History at San Francisco State University.

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