Sinclair alleged what about the press in California?
Bias against socialism
Spread of fake news
Poor journalistic practices
Lack of freedom of speech
Answer
Upton Sinclair believed that the press was biased against socialism because its owners and editors were members of the upper classes and, as such, did not want the wealthy and powerful to be challenged. They had a vested interest in maintaining the economic and social inequality that existed in California during the early 20th century.
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