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Cheryl Wetzstein

Cheryl Wetzstein

cwetzstein@washingtontimes.com

Cheryl Wetzstein, a Washington Times staff member since 1985, is manager of special sections in The Washington Times' Advertising and Marketing Department.
Previously, she spent 30 years as a Washington Times news reporter, covering national domestic policy, in addition to being a features writer, environmental and consumer affairs reporter, and assistant business editor.
Beginning in 1994, Mrs. Wetzstein worked exclusively on welfare and family issues such as child support enforcement, abstinence and sex education, child welfare, sexually transmitted diseases, marriage, divorce, cohabiting and gay marriage.
She has won several newspaper awards, including 1977 Cub Reporter of the Year and 1983 Heart of New York award, both from the New York Press Club.

Articles by Cheryl Wetzstein

WETZSTEIN: Health of men deserves attention

As this is the day when we pause to honor fathers, perhaps it's time to go beyond slippers and ties and do something meaningful for the men we love. Like prolong their healthy lives.

June 21, 2009

WETZSTEIN: Fatherhood issues remain

This month marks the 100th anniversary of Father's Day, and a big celebration is planned for June 20 at the Lincoln Memorial. I figured it was a good time to ask a local lawyer who is active in family court, child support and gender issues about what he sees facing boys and men at this milestone.

June 9, 2009

Agency marks 25 years of rescuing kids

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary June 13. Staff writer Cheryl Wetzstein spoke with Ernie Allen, a co-founder of the center and its president and chief executive.

June 4, 2009

WETZSTEIN: Wraparound care offers safety net

Mental illness can make people feel isolated and alone in their struggles. "Wraparound" support systems can remedy that, starting at a young age, federal and state mental-health experts say.

May 31, 2009

Calif. high court explains ban on gay marriage

The California Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Proposition 8, a state constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2008 that says only the union of a man and a woman can be called a marriage. The amendment was intended to counteract the court's 2008 landmark ruling In Re Marriage Cases, which legalized gay marriage.

May 28, 2009

WETZSTEIN: Pro-life shift not surprising

It's rather ironic that as the most pro-choice government in U.S. history settles into its seats, a national poll finds that most Americans are pro-life.

May 26, 2009

WETZSTEIN: It’s not always just about you

Sadly, after 40 years of happy talk about self-esteem, too many people actually believe that when they wear their favorite T-shirts, they really are a "Hottie" or "2 Cool 4 You."

May 24, 2009

WETZSTEIN: Tell teenagers sex is for adults

In its 2010 budget proposal, the Obama administration defunds two major abstinence-education programs and replaces them with teen-pregnancy prevention programs.

May 12, 2009

Falling for narcissism

Regular Americans are developing oversized egos, labeling themselves "hot" and emulating outrageous behaviors, even though it is detrimental to themselves, their families and the culture.

May 5, 2009

WETZSTEIN: ‘Poor outcomes’ of pornography

If pornography was accurately advertised, it would be touted for its amazing ability to make people feel bad about themselves, develop secret lives, do bizarre sexual things to themselves and others, and eventually lose any interest in making love with an actual person.

May 3, 2009