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Cheryl Wetzstein

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

In this file photo, attendees of Boy Scouts of America stand in a line for the opening flag ceremony, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, in Bay City, Mich. (Amanda Ray/The Bay City Times via AP) **FILE**

Boy Scout leaders agree to new policy on gay adults

Leaders of Boy Scouts of America voted -- and ratified -- a proposal to change its adult membership policy to admit gay and lesbian adults as leaders, employees and volunteers. Published July 27, 2015

People opposed to child sex trafficking rally outside of the Washington state Supreme Court on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, in Olympia, Wash. The court was hearing a case filed by three victims who say the website Backpage.com helps promote the exploitation of children. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)

Backpage.com wins restraining order against Cook County sheriff

Backpage.com was granted a restraining order Friday by a federal judge against an Illinois sheriff, who investigates human sex trafficking and asked major credit-card companies to withdraw from Backpage.com to preserve their brand and reputation. Backpage.com has long accepted paid classifieds for "adult" activities and escort services. Published July 24, 2015

FILE - In this April 29, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas speaks at the National Press Club in Washington. Senate Republicans discussed a proposal Wednesday to temporarily help millions of people who could lose federal health care subsidies should the Supreme Court annul the aid, which has been a pillar of President Barack Obama’s health care law. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Supreme Court activism prompts conservative calls for limits on judiciary

Impeachment, term limits, judicial-retention elections and new Constitutional amendments to give majorities in Congress or the states power over a rogue Supreme Court decision were discussed Wednesday at a Senate hearing on ways to address judicial activism. Published July 22, 2015

Image of Planned Parenthood coverage of the 'baby parts' story on Fox News courtesy of the Media Research Center.

GOP senators call for probe of Planned Parenthood

Twelve Senate Republicans have called for a "full investigation" of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, citing two undercover videos made by a pro-life group. Published July 22, 2015

Shopping carts are photographed outside the Walmart store in Mayfield Hts., Ohio on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. Walmart is reporting that the third-quarter profits slipped 2.9 percent and offered a conservative fourth-quarter outlook. But the world's largest retailer announced its first quarterly gain in its U.S. namesake business, reversing a more than two year sales slump. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta/File)

Gay rights group sues Walmart over health insurance

A gay rights group filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Walmart on Tuesday, saying the retail giant discriminated against same-sex married couples by denying them health insurance benefits. Published July 14, 2015

Illustration on fetal pain by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Pro-life groups decry sale of aborted fetal body parts

A secretly videotaped business lunch released Tuesday shows a top Planned Parenthood official discussing the buying and selling of body parts of aborted fetuses, prompting national outrage among conservatives and pro-life activists. Published July 14, 2015

Scouts prepare their flags before leading marchers in the 41st annual Pride Parade Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Seattle. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Boy Scout leaders vote to end ban on adult homosexuals

A key Boy Scouts of America panel has approved lifting the ban on "open or avowed homosexuals" as BSA leaders and volunteers, and the final formal decision is expected before the end of the month. Published July 13, 2015