Background
Dowd, Maureen was born on January 14, 1952 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Michael and Peggy D.
Dowd, Maureen was born on January 14, 1952 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Michael and Peggy D.
Bachelor English Literature, Catholic University, District of Columbia, 1973.
From editorial assistant to feature writer, The Washington Star, 1974-1981; from correspondent to writer, Time magazine, 1981-1983; metro reporter, New York Times, 1983-1986; District of Columbia reporter, New York Times, 1986-1995; opinion-editorial columnist, New York Times, since 1995.