Donald L. Barlett, 88, Dies; Prize Winning Reporter Bared Corruption

Published On Oct 9, 2024, 6:26 PM

The article reports on the death of Donald L. Barlett, a celebrated investigative journalist known for his work alongside James B. Steele at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over four decades, they exposed corruption and social issues, earning multiple prestigious awards for their journalism. Their influential series on the shrinking middle class was particularly notable, leading to a best-selling book that impacted political discourse on the topic.

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