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ARTICLES

Over her career, Meta has written for a number of respected publications such as The Boston Globe, The Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune, etc. Here you will find a list of those contributions. ​

THE BOSTON GLOBE

Crash Course In Empathy
AUGUST 12, 2019
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Carrie Fisher
​Was Our Best Friend

DECEMBER 28, 2016
"Why is Carrie’s death the one that pierces us the most? Why did her presence feel so familiar, her passing so personal?"
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60 Is the New 50​

APRIL 27, 2015
As life expectancy increases, so does the concept of aging. 

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President Underwood's Lessons for Obama

MARCH 2, 2015
From House of Cards, President Frank Underwood's lessons for Obama. 
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Kale, But Only If It's Made of Chocolate

DECEMBER 15, 2014
When did food stop being fun?
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"Cartoon" Dramas on TV

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
It's hard to care about "cartoon" drama. 
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Is This the End of Mindless Entertainment?

JUNE 16, 2017
Is Trump, the former reality TV star, now ruining escapist entertainment?
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Jon Stewart to leave ‘The Daily Show’? Say it ain’t so!

FEBRUARY 11, 2015
What Jon Stewart's departure means for The Daily Show. 
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Bringing Women to the Table

APRIL 5, 2015
Does the US need quotas to boost parity in the boardroom?
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Is Voicemail Dead? 
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DECEMBER 31, 2014
Voicemail is finally dead! Or, maybe, long live voicemail! 
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Renee Zellweger's About Face

OCTOBER 23, 2014
Renee Zellweger won't be able to live down her new look. 
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Gender and Aging

JUNE 21, 2014
Gender-specific aging: between "Just a number" and "painful." 
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Millenials' Fear of the Cubicle​

DECEMBER 28, 2016
The cubicle, for Millenials, is where dreams go to die. ​

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A World Where
​The Beatles Don't Matter

JANUARY 7, 2015
​What happens if young people no longer know The Beatles?​
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ABC's "We're Just Like You" Lineup 

MARCH 2, 2015
​"Fresh Off the Boat" continues ABC's "we're just like you" mission. 
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A Year Defined by What We Watched

​DECEMBER 29, 2014
A year defined by what we watched. 
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Older Achievers

OCTOBER 11, 2014
Older women are leaving younger counterparts in the dust. 
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Thank You, Reality TV

AUGUST 31, 2003
There are good reasons why cultured, educated people are finding welcome escape in cheesy TV shows. 
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THE HUFFINGTON POST

Boomer Mom
​or Jewish Mother?

AUGUST 16, 2013
"I recently experienced a Boomer mom’s dream come true: my son’s indie rock band was in Rolling Stone online twice in one month..."
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You Must Remember This
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JULY 28, 2013
"Most women are afraid of turning into their mothers. I’m afraid of turning into my eighth grade Earth Science teacher."​
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POPMATTERS

Meta's Contributor Page

In her "Vox Pop" column for PopMatters, Meta voices her observations about pop culture, particularly as it intersects with our lives. 
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THE CHICAGO TRiBUNE

When Do My 15 Minutes Begin?

                                                              JUNE 05, 2005
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To the Class of 2004

     APRIL 25, 2004
​Students' pulse lies in excuses. 
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MEDIUM

The New Beatles Documentary

How to Handle a Nazi on the Beach

                   DECEMBER 01, 2021
August 29, 2018
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THE CS MONITOR

Being a Teacher,
​Like My Mother

MAY 4, 2004
​"I came to view teaching as a tribute to my mother and a way of carrying on her legacy."
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SALON

Keep Napster Fun
— Shut It Down!

OCTOBER 12, 2000
Illicit pleasures are the best kind. If the court approves MP3 trading, what kind of rebel will I be?
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