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Born in Butte, Montana
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Birth of her first child, Ben
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Named Humanist of the Year
Named Humanist of the year by the American Humanist Association -
Published Nickel and Dimed
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Published Welcome to Cancerland
Published article, Welcome to Cancerland about her diagnosis and battle with Breast Cancer in Harper's Magazine.
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Excellence in the Reporting of Social Issues Award
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Continued Activism
Currently, Barbara serves as an honorary co-chair for the Democratic Socialists of America