History of Maureen Dowd in Timeline
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.
January 14, 1952: Maureen Dowd Born
On January 14, 1952, Maureen Brigid Dowd was born. She is an American columnist for The New York Times and an author.
1969: Graduated from Immaculata High School
In 1969, Maureen Dowd graduated from Immaculata High School.
1973: Received B.A. from Catholic University
In 1973, Maureen Dowd received a B.A. in English from the Catholic University of America.
1974: Entered Journalism at Washington Star
In 1974, Maureen Dowd entered journalism as a dictationist for the Washington Star.
1981: Worked for Time
When the Star closed in 1981, Maureen Dowd began working for Time.
1983: Joined The New York Times
In 1983, Maureen Dowd joined The New York Times as a metropolitan reporter.
1984: Reference to Mondale-Ferraro Ticket
Maureen Dowd's 2020 column on Geraldine Ferraro incorrectly stated that 1984 was the last time a man and a woman ran on the Democratic ticket.
1986: Correspondent in the Times Washington Bureau
In 1986, Maureen Dowd began serving as a correspondent in the Times Washington bureau.
1987: Broke Biden Plagiarism Story
In 1987, Maureen Dowd broke the story that Delaware Senator Joe Biden had plagiarized several speeches.
1991: Received Breakthrough Award
In 1991, Maureen Dowd received a Breakthrough Award from Columbia University.
1992: Pulitzer Prize Finalist
In 1992, Maureen Dowd became a Pulitzer Prize finalist for national reporting.
November 1993: Start of Media Matters Analysis
A 2014 analysis by Media Matters began tracking Maureen Dowd's columns about Hillary Clinton starting in November 1993.
1994: Won Matrix Award
In 1994, Maureen Dowd won a Matrix Award from the New York Association for Women in Communications.
1995: Became Columnist for The New York Times
In 1995, Maureen Dowd became a columnist on The New York Times op-ed page, replacing Anna Quindlen.
1995: Became an Op-Ed Writer
In 1995, Maureen Dowd became an op-ed writer for The New York Times.
1996: Named Woman of the Year by Glamour
In 1996, Maureen Dowd was named a Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine.
1999: Received Pulitzer Prize
In 1999, Maureen Dowd received a Pulitzer Prize for her series of columns on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal.
1999: Won Pulitzer Prize for Commentary
In 1999, Maureen Dowd won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary.
2000: Won Damon Runyon Award
In 2000, Maureen Dowd won the Damon Runyon Award for outstanding contributions to journalism.
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.
2003: Reference to Iraq Invasion
Maureen Dowd referenced Donald Trump's purported opposition to the 2003 US invasion of Iraq in her 2016 op-ed, though his actual stance was debated.
2004: Received Golden Plate Award
In 2004, Maureen Dowd received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
2005: Mary Alice Davis Lectureship Speaker
In 2005, Maureen Dowd became the first Mary Alice Davis Lectureship speaker at the University of Texas at Austin.
2007: Ranked on List of Influential Liberals
In 2007, Maureen Dowd was ranked No. 37 on The Daily Telegraph's list of the 100 most influential liberals in America.
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.
2010: Ranked on List of Influential Liberals
In 2010, Maureen Dowd was ranked No. 43 on The Daily Telegraph's list of the 100 most influential liberals in America.
2012: Awarded Honorary Doctorate
In 2012, NUI Galway awarded Maureen Dowd an honorary doctorate.
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.
March 4, 2014: Published Column on Men in Film
On March 4, 2014, Maureen Dowd published a column about the dominance of men in the film industry, quoting Amy Pascal.
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.
August 2014: Announced as Staff Writer
In August 2014, it was announced that Maureen Dowd would become a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine.
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.
2014: Became Staff Writer for The New York Times Magazine
In 2014, Maureen Dowd became a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine.
2016: Study on Clinton Stereotypes
A 2016 study cited Maureen Dowd's 2008 article about Hillary Clinton as reinforcing stereotypes about women and emotions.
2016: Authored "Donald the Dove, Hillary the Hawk" Op-Ed
In 2016, Maureen Dowd penned a New York Times op-ed titled "Donald the Dove, Hillary the Hawk", arguing that Donald Trump held dovish foreign policy beliefs.
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.
