Daniel Schorr — My “Cousin” and My Hero

Journalism icon Daniel Schorr died last week.  He was part of my family, though we weren’t related by blood — he was the husband of my husband’s first cousin, once removed.  I admit, not the closest of relations and somewhat…

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10 Reasons I’m Throwing My Hat in the Ring for Helen Thomas’ Seat

There’s been a lot of speculation about who’s going to get the prime real estate in the White House press room that’s been left vacant by Helen Thomas. CNN’s Ed Henry thinks it should go to FOX News.…

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Why Helen Thomas and Not Rush Limbaugh?

I’ve been a longtime fan of veteran journalist Helen Thomas, especially since she was the first woman to be allowed into the White House press corps.  She helped forge the way for later women journalists like myself, she’s written some…

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Groundhogs, Elizabeth Warren and Other Random Thoughts

As the book deadline approaches, and I have more work than I can keep up with, here are a few random thoughts for a chilly February 2. First, I *heart* Elizabeth Warren:

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Game Change — Sexism at its Worst

So let me get this straight — with the exception of Michelle Obama, all the women who were center stage in the 2008 presidential election (whether they were candidates or not) are bitchy, stupid, whining shrews? If this is where…

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November is Adoption Awareness Month — There Should be No ‘Give Backs’ in Adoption

“Give backs” are for bad holiday gifts, not for children. There are few things that truly make me lose it, but sensational media coverage of adoption is one of those things.  So bear with me…

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