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Michele Weldon

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Covers:  media, popular culture, politics, gender, fairness
Doesn't Cover: Science and math.See my SAT scores.
Author, journo @theopedproject @takeleadwomen, emeritaprof @MedillSchool, @TEDxspeaker, 3 sons, 7 books. Latest: The Time We Have: Essays on Pandemic Living

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Michele Weldon’s Biography

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Michele Weldon has been a journalist for more than 40 years writing for newspapers, magazines and digital outlets. The author of six books and several book chapters, she is emerita faculty in journalism at the Medill School, Northwestern University; senior leader with The OpEd Project, editorial director at Take The Lead, and director of Northwestern Public Voices Fellowship for The OpEd Project. Her upcoming book, Act Like You're Having A Good Time, is out Spetember 2020. She has written two m…

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Yes, women can have it all-so why can't Hollywood show working moms with happy families?

Yes, women can have it all-so why can't Hollywood show working moms with happy families?

"I can't have two dreams?" reads the bumper sticker line in the film, Ricki and The Flash, now in theaters. I…

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In praise of those who stay

In praise of those who stay

Robert Holmes looks anguished in the photos - face tense, arms stiff - walking out of a Centennial, Colo., co…

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1 phrase can derail a career

1 phrase can derail a career

He is not the first politician to say the wrong thing. Nor will he be the last. Missouri's beleaguered Republ…

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A Wrestling Mom Tussles with Cauliflower Ear

A Wrestling Mom Tussles with Cauliflower Ear

Weldon stood in front of the bathroom mirror one morning before school in what could only be described as gle…

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Stop Saying Moms Can't Be Ambitious

Stop Saying Moms Can't Be Ambitious

Michele Weldon is emerita faculty in journalism at Northwestern University and a senior leader with The OpEd …

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The Challenges of Dating as a Single Midlife Mom

The Challenges of Dating as a Single Midlife Mom

In wrestling, competitors are required to earn an escape point each match - they have to prove they can extri…

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The Political Boys’ Club: A Long List of Politicians Accused of Domestic Abuse—and a Short List Facing Consequences

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By Michele Weldon Verified
| Ms. Magazine Verified
National Politics Violence & Harassment From Max Miller to a growing roster of elected officials across both parties, allegations of domestic abuse have too often been met with denial, political protection and little accountability. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) attends a Ways and Means Committee hearing on June 4, 2026. (Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) This powerful political boys’ club in the U.S. seems always willing to embrace new members.
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It Feels Like Everyone Is Getting Cancer

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By Michele Weldon Verified
| Jenny
Finding fortitude when sickness is waiting in the wings. James Owen/Pexels “This round of cancer won’t kill you. You’ll get hit by a car crossing the street when you least expect it.” My older sister, Madeleine, in her brand of dry, maudlin humor, was trying to make me laugh, as we sat side by side in the waiting room of the cancer radiology center. It was February 2024, and we had placed our hats, scarves, and quilted hooded coats on the neat green pleather chair beside us.
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Caligula Vs. Epstein: Can Good Triumph Over Evil?

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By Michele Weldon Verified
| The Good Men Project Verified
The X-rated film “Caligula” appeared in theaters in this country in 1980 and I went to see it with graduate school friends because I thought it made me seem daring. And cool. It was beyond grotesque with scenes of pedophilia, salacious incest, multiple partners of various engaging on screen in noticeably real life (not simulated) sex. A parade of nymphs—naked young girls– slid past the Roman emperor’s accessories of gold phalluses and chalices of poison. Naked bodies like grapes on the vine.
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