Morton Mintz, Muckraking Crusader for Consumers, Dies at 103

Morton Mintz, a veteran Washington Post reporter and prolific author, passed away at the age of 103. Mintz was renowned for his investigative journalism and commitment to holding corporate America accountable for consumer safety. Throughout his career, Mintz exposed unsafe practices in the pharmaceutical and automotive industries, shedding light on crucial issues that impacted the public. His investigative work and books, including "At Any Cost: Corporate Greed, Women, and the Dalkon Shield" and "The Therapeutic Nightmare," were instrumental in driving reforms and improving consumer protection. Mintz's relentless pursuit of the truth and his dedication to uncovering corporate wrongdoing earned him the reputation of a "muckraking crusader." His contributions to journalism and consumer advocacy have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a pioneering figure who fought tirelessly to safeguard the interests of the public.