Barbara Ehrenreich

By Kelseymaureen

  • Born in Butte, Montana

  • Birth of her first child, Ben

  • Named Humanist of the Year

    Named Humanist of the year by the American Humanist Association

  • Published Nickel and Dimed

    Launched her into fame as an author as well as journalist

  • Published Welcome to Cancerland

    Published article, Welcome to Cancerland about her diagnosis and battle with Breast Cancer in Harper's Magazine.
    http://pinkribbonblues.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Ehrenreich-2001-WelcomeToCancerland-Harpers.pdf

  • Excellence in the Reporting of Social Issues Award

    Received ASA Award for Excellence in the Reporting of Social Issues.

  • Continued Activism

    Currently, Barbara serves as an honorary co-chair for the Democratic Socialists of America