Maureen Dowd
Maureen Dowd
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Maureen Elizabeth Dowd is a renowned American columnist, journalist, and author.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on January 14, 1947. Still active in her career, there is no reported date of death.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Columnist/Journalist/Author
Maureen Dowd's work spans over four decades, with a focus on politics, culture, and society. Her columns have been published in various newspapers, including The New York Times, where she has been a columnist since 1995.
Early Life and Background
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Dowd was born in Elmira, New York, to a family of modest means. She grew up with three siblings and developed an interest in writing at a young age. Dowd earned her Bachelor's degree from Catholic University and went on to receive her Master's degree from the University of Virginia.
Major Accomplishments
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Throughout her career, Dowd has won numerous awards for her work, including:
Pulitzer Prize for Commentary (1999)
American Society of Newspaper Editors' Award for Columnist of the Year (2000)
* National Press Club's Mary Ann Mobley Memorial Scholarship Award
Notable Works or Actions
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Dowd's notable works include "Bushworld: Enter at Your Own Risk" and "Are Men Necessary?: The Case for Selected Male Models." Her columns have been widely read, discussed, and critiqued for their thought-provoking insights into politics and culture.
Impact and Legacy
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Maureen Dowd's contributions to journalism are undeniable. She has inspired generations of writers with her wit, intelligence, and dedication to storytelling. As a prominent voice in the media landscape, she continues to shape public discourse on issues that matter most.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dowd's influence extends beyond her writing. Her sharp commentary on politics has made her a respected authority on current events. She is widely quoted for her insightful observations and critiques of power, culture, and society, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential voices in journalism today.
As a trailblazer for women in journalism, Dowd's impact extends beyond her own accomplishments to pave the way for future generations of writers and thinkers. Her work continues to inspire readers, challenge perspectives, and shape public discourse.
Quotes by Maureen Dowd
The wound-tight, travel-light Obama has a distaste for the adversarial and the random. But if you stick too rigidly to a 'No Drama' rule in the White House, you risk keeping reality at bay. Presidencies are always about crisis management.
If Americans are worried about money in politics, there is no larger concern than the Clintons, who are cosseted in a world where rich people endlessly scratch the backs of rich people.
When you go into a fight saying you're probably going to lose, you're probably going to lose.
Why can't Google, which likes to see itself as a 'Don't Be Evil' benevolent force in society, just write us a big check for using our stories, so we can keep checks and balances alive and continue to provide the search engine with our stories?
The C.E.O. of Google doesn't look like a Dick Cheney World Domination sort whom we should worry about as Google ogles our houses, our oceans, our foibles, our movements and our tastes.
Obama sees himself as such a huge change that he can be cautious about other societal changes. But what he doesn't realize is that legalizing gay marriage is like electing a black president. Before you do it, it seems inconceivable. Once it's done, you can't remember what all the fuss was about.
When I started as a White House correspondent, there was a lot of criticism from guys saying, 'She focuses too much on the person but not enough on policy.' I never understood that argument at all. I just didn't agree with the premise.
One must not attempt to justify them, but rather to sense their nature simply and clearly.
I'm into clothes, but in a way that's related to wanting to walk into a film noir movie. You know, I love to go to vintage stores, but mostly it's stuff that I don't have anywhere to wear... I don't have the life that goes with the clothes.