Ada Calhoun

Ada Calhoun is a writer based in New York. She is the author of Also a Poet: Frank O'Hara, My Father, and Me.

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Seven Books Grappling With What Writers Leave Behind

When an author dies, their legacy can be left entirely in the hands of their estate.
- Ada Calhoun
- July 11, 2022
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Gen-X Women Are Caught in a Generational Tug-of-War

The average caregiver is a 49-year-old woman, and the demands of caregiving seem likely to increase.
- Ada Calhoun
- January 7, 2020
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Jailed for Using Drugs While Pregnant

A Wisconsin mother, imprisoned to protect her fetus, fought back in federal court—and won the first round.
- Ada Calhoun
- October 12, 2015