Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Maureen Dowd
Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Maureen Dowd.
Maureen Dowd is a prominent American columnist for The New York Times and author. She is known for her sharp wit and insightful commentary on American politics and culture. Dowd's columns often focus on the personalities and power dynamics within Washington D.C., offering a critical perspective on political figures and events. She has received a Pulitzer Prize for her distinguished commentary.
1987: Broke Biden Plagiarism Story
In 1987, Maureen Dowd broke the story that Delaware Senator Joe Biden had plagiarized several speeches.
2000: Presidential Election Commentary
In the run-up to the 2000 presidential election, Maureen Dowd's columns were described as political cartoons, capturing caricatured views. She wrote about Al Gore and the Democratic Party with strong, sometimes controversial, imagery.
2008: Published Article on Hillary Clinton
During the 2008 Democratic primary, Maureen Dowd published an article titled "Can Hillary Clinton Cry Herself Back to the White House?", drawing criticism.
2008: Criticism Regarding Sexism
In 2008, Maureen Dowd was accused of sexism towards Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin during the presidential election.
2009: Study of Sexism in 2008 Election
A 2009 study observed that Maureen Dowd had disparaged Sarah Palin as a "Barbie" over her pageantry past during the 2008 election.
2013: Analysis of Clinton Portrayals
In 2013, Jessica Ritchie argued that Maureen Dowd's portrayals of Hillary Clinton sought to portray her presidential bid as improper and unnatural.
January 2014: Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Experience
In January 2014, Maureen Dowd recounted her negative experience after consuming a cannabis-infused chocolate bar while touring the legalized recreational cannabis industry.
June 3, 2014: Published Op-Ed on Cannabis Experience
On June 3, 2014, Maureen Dowd published a New York Times op-ed describing her negative experiences with legal cannabis.
September 2014: Op-Ed on Consumable Cannabis
In September 2014, Maureen Dowd followed up on her cannabis experience with another op-ed, describing a discussion with Willie Nelson.
December 12, 2014: Public Editor's Conclusion
On December 12, 2014, Times public editor Margaret Sullivan concluded that Maureen Dowd did not act unethically regarding her column about Amy Pascal.
2014: Media Matters Analysis of Columns
A 2014 analysis by Media Matters found that 72 percent of Maureen Dowd's columns about Hillary Clinton since November 1993 were negative towards Clinton.
2016: Study on Clinton Stereotypes
A 2016 study cited Maureen Dowd's 2008 article about Hillary Clinton as reinforcing stereotypes about women and emotions.
2017: Study on Sexualized Shaming of Monica Lewinsky
A 2017 study stated that in Maureen Dowd's extensive writings about Monica Lewinsky, she repeatedly mocked and disparaged her.
2018: Criticism of "Donald the Dove" Argument
In 2018, Daniel W. Drezner criticized the argument that Donald Trump was a dovish president, referencing Maureen Dowd's 2016 op-ed.
2020: Column on Geraldine Ferraro
During the 2020 presidential election, Maureen Dowd wrote a column about Geraldine Ferraro that contained an error regarding the last time a man and a woman ran on the Democratic ticket.
