Biography
Susan Reimer has been a columnist for The Sun since July 1993 when, after 14 years covering sports, she was asked to write about life as a ...
Susan Reimer
What the 'First Marriage' teaches us
November 9, 2009
When Barack Obama was elected president, some credit was given to what pundits called the "Cosby Factor."
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Think only 'their' teens get pregnant?
November 2, 2009
A report released last week reveals that most of us believe only teens from poor or single-parent families get pregnant.
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Men (and underlings) behaving badly
October 26, 2009
In yet another example of powerful men behaving badly with women underlings, ESPN baseball announcer Steve Phillips admitted last week to having an affair with a 22-year-old production assistant at the network.
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Sisterly relationships never change
October 19, 2009
My mother gave birth to four daughters in five years, and my sisters and I grew up fighting like cats in a pillowcase.
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The anguish of the mothers, one generation to the next
October 12, 2009
When my son graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in May 2006, my husband told friends and family that there would be plenty of tickets for the ceremony.
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Pill inventor gave women protection but lost his religion
October 5, 2009
The Pill earned its capital letters in my house when my mother found mine after my freshman year in college.
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Shining a light on global oppression of women
September 21, 2009
The list of sins against women in the United States is long.
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Call off the dogs; Vick's paid enough
September 14, 2009
The NFL season has begun, and I know who I am rooting for.
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Plotting a new road map for mother-daughter relationships
September 7, 2009
They say that the work of a parent is never done. It just changes.
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Looking back at 'thirtysomething'
August 31, 2009
I was thirtysomething when "thirtysomething" debuted on ABC in 1987.
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After the accident, the question: Did they not know?
August 17, 2009
The horrifying death of the Long Island working mom and the four young girls in her van lingers in the troubled hearts of any woman who has ever ended a tough day with the kids or a tough day at the office with a glass of wine - or three or four.
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A hard week for Michael Phelps – and for Mom
February 9, 2009
Last week was a tough one for Michael Phelps. I am betting it was equally tough for his mom.
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Videos of beatings a lesson for kids
April 15, 2008
The harassment of teachers and the intimidation of students by classroom bullies is nothing new.
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The deconstruction of Harriet Miers is filled with sexism
October 11, 2005
When the first news stories about Harriet Miers' nomination to the Supreme Court all used the same quote from President Bush describing her as "a pit bull in size 6 shoes," I decided I would listen carefully to this debate.
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Clinton redux revives that sense of betrayal
June 22, 2004
SEEING BILL CLINTON in the spotlight again is like - forgive the analogy - seeing an old lover after not enough time has passed.
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Stewart's attitude was on trial, too
March 9, 2004
MARTHA STEWART's conviction in federal court last week must stand as a warning to all future Marthas.
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No reason to recant support for Arnold
October 7, 2003
ACOUPLE OF weeks ago, I wrote a column saying that if I were a Californian, I would vote for Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Schwarzenegger's zest for American dream counterbalances past of sex, drugs
September 16, 2003
IT MIGHT COST me my feminist membership card, but if I were a California resident, I'd vote for Arnold Schwarzenegger for governor - even if I'd have to wait a few more months to do so.
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Word war: `Marital' becomes `martial'
December 10, 2002
MY HUSBAND and I lead the split-shift, tag-team, crisis-du-jour lives so common among couples with teen-age children, and our paths are guaranteed to cross at only one moment: Sunday night at 9 o'clock for the latest installment of The Sopranos.
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Sniper is wrecking the games students play
October 22, 2002
The killings by the sniper in the white van have thrown the athletic lives of children and families into a holy mess of official overreaction and bureaucratic indecision.
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With everyone a target, fear is hard to avoid
October 9, 2002
IT IS DIFFERENT this time.
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Parents feel high school angst again, through teens
October 6, 2002
IT APPEARS THAT I am not popular in high school. Again.
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Lindh rage gives way to sadness
July 23, 2002
THE CASE OF John Walker Lindh has been resolved to the apparent satisfaction of both parties.
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Mourning loss of son's competitor
March 19, 2002
KEVAN Fletcher, a top-notch wrestler for Patterson High School, was found shot to death inside his East Baltimore rowhouse earlier this month, and a pair of teen-age acquaintances have been arrested and charged with his murder.
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All we can do for safety is embrace each other
September 30, 2001
IN THE IMMEDIATE aftermath of the World Trade Center and Pentagon explosions, I had one thought, and I bet it was almost universal.
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Our routines will keep us busy, but the sadness will stay with us
September 14, 2001
IN THE AFTERMATH of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks, we are being told that we must recognize that life in this country will never be the same.
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And now, for a -- of local flavor, we bring you a taste of Art Donovan
January 31, 1993
Hey, Jim Kelly! Try some warm olive oil on top of your head, ya big crybaby.
