Cheryl Wetzstein

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

Obamas decry bullying to help vulnerable children

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday used their roles as national parents and policymakers to ask Americans to stand against the heartbreak of bullying. Published March 10, 2011

White House to lead anti-bullying effort

The Obama administration is giving new meaning to "bully pulpit" by hosting a conference aimed at encouraging children to be nice to one another. Published March 9, 2011

WETZSTEIN: Donating eggs no easy decision

I recently did some interviews about the health risks of human egg donation. Published March 7, 2011

Government survey: Virgins at 40 do exist

Yes, Virginia, there really are 40-year-old virgins. Published March 3, 2011

Study sees HPV risk for men

Men appear to be at lifelong risk for acquiring human papillomavirus, in contrast to women, who seem to be at less risk for HPV as they age, according to a new study released this week. Published March 2, 2011

Women lured by cash for eggs can pay high cost to health

A few years ago, Alexandra, a doctorate student, decided that selling her eggs to a fertility clinic was the perfect way to get an extra $3,000 she needed to pay for her tuition. But then "things went south," she recalls in "Eggsploitation," a new documentary on the health hazards of paid egg donation. Published March 1, 2011

WETZSTEIN: Some tips for online dating

If you are still glowing from a romantic Valentine's Day last month, maybe you should skip this column. I hate to rain on people's parades. Published February 28, 2011

House bills aim to defund abortion

Abortion providers are the targets of a trio of House bills that seek to ensure that taxpayer dollars will not find their way into such coffers. Published February 22, 2011

Court backs law protecting vaccine makers

In a 6-2 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court decision denying a Pennsylvania family the right to sue a vaccine maker, preserving a 25-year arrangement aimed at shielding manufacturers from lawsuits that would keep such disease-prevention products off the market. Published February 22, 2011

WETZSTEIN: Abortion is crux of funding fight

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is in its 95th year of existence, and like other well-seasoned entities, it seems to be in a fight for its life, at least as far as federal funding goes. Published February 21, 2011

For Planned Parenthood, a GOP shot across bow

Despite vigorous protests from House Democrats, the House of Representatives agreed Friday to eliminate "any and all" federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and its 102 affiliates. Published February 20, 2011

Maryland panel passes gay marriage bill

A Maryland legislative panel has approved a same-sex marriage bill, clearing the way for a full vote as early as next week by the state Senate, which is looking increasingly likely to pass. Published February 17, 2011

WETZSTEIN: Tips on how to love your child

I recently saw the American Academy of Pediatrics' "Valentine's Day tips" on how to love one's child. Clearly, the pediatricians do not subscribe to "tiger" parenting, a la Yale professor Amy Chua. Published February 14, 2011

GOP plan to chop services irks backers of women, children

Advocates for women's rights, children and other special interests are up in arms over a House Republican plan to severely cut or "wipe out" several of their favorite federal programs, in what could develop into one of the nastiest battles of the new Congress. Published February 14, 2011

Match.com sued by subscribers who say they were snookered

Hell hath no fury like lonely hearts who think they've been bamboozled by an online dating service, and five of them are taking Match.com to court to settle the score. Published February 8, 2011

WETZSTEIN: True love goes beyond Valentine’s Day

As Valentine's Day rolls around, I find myself contemplating romantic love and its place in the galaxy of love relationships. Published February 7, 2011

Alzheimer’s: Reagan’s long goodbye

While other famous people had succumbed to the irreversible, progressive neurological disease — including such figures as actress Rita Hayworth, writer E.B. White and British Prime Minister Harold Wilson — the Reagans' admission took the prominence and public awareness of Alzheimer's to a new level. Published February 3, 2011