"I have a distinct memory, dating back to 1989 or so, of sitting around with my college dorm mates talking about a new term that was popping up everywhere: 'political correctness.'"
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Meghan Daum is an acclaimed American essayist, novelist, and cultural critic known for her incisive explorations of contemporary life, identity, and the complexities of modern womanhood. Born in 1970 in Montpelier, Vermont, Daum's voice resonates through her notable works such as "My Misspent Youth" and "The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects of Discussion." A prominent figure in the literary landscape, her essays challenge societal norms and provoke thought, solidifying her legacy as a fearless commentator on personal and cultural narratives.
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"The search for happiness has long been a dominant feature of American life. It's a byproduct of prosperity, not to mention the most famous line in the Declaration of Independence."
Meghan Daum"People who choose not to have kids do so because they respect the job of parenting so much that they know not to take it on if they know it's not something that they're up for, and I don't know what to be a bigger tribute to parenting than that."
Meghan Daum"In the world of opinion writing, there's something called the 'to be sure' paragraph. A sort of rhetorical antibiotic, it seeks to defend against critics by injecting a tiny bit of counter-argument before moving on with the main point."
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