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Cathy Areu is an American journalist, author, and former educator who appeared on
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in the role of the "Liberal Sherpa".


Early life and education

Areu obtained her
Bachelor of Arts A Bachelor of Arts (abbreviated B.A., BA, A.B. or AB; from the Latin ', ', or ') is the holder of a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate program in the liberal arts, or, in some cases, other disciplines. A Bachelor of Arts deg ...
in English literature from
Florida State University Florida State University (FSU or Florida State) is a Public university, public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and a preeminent university in the s ...
in 1992, and a
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in English education from
Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a Private university, private research university in Florida with its main campus in Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, Davie, Florida, United States. The university consists of 14 colleges, offering over ...
, also in Florida. She became a tenured teacher in Florida and gained certification as a teacher in New Jersey.


Career


Overview

From 2001 to 2012, Areu conducted interviews for ''
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s "First Person Singular" column, including with
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,
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,
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,
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and
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. She contributed to ''Latina Style'' in 2001; she also contributed to ''People'' magazine and ''USA Weekend''. In 2001 she founded ''Catalina'', a magazine aimed at Hispanic women. Her book, ''Latino Wisdom'', a collection of stories about America's best-known Hispanic figures, was published by Barricade Books in 2006. Areu appeared on
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's ''
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'' in a recurring 2018 segment as the "Liberal Sherpa", as well as on ''
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'', and ''
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''. She has also appeared on HLN's ''Prime News'' and ''
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''; on
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's '' AC360'' and '' Campbell Brown''; and on
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's '' The Daily Rundown''.


Lawsuit

In July 2020, Areu and another woman filed a lawsuit against Fox News and some of its prominent contributors. The suit states that Areu was sexually harassed at Fox News, including by
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,
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, and
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. The organization Times Up said in September 2020 that it was "providing PR support" to Areu. On November 15, 2021, the case was dismissed. The court provided an opportunity to file an amended suit, but Areu never did. The case was dismissed in November 2021 with
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.


Arrest

Areu was arrested in December 2022 and charged with kidnapping, exploitation of the elderly and scheming to defraud her elderly mother. Prosecutors in
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allege Areu stole at least $224,000 in the matter.


Personal life

Areu has two daughters, born circa 2009 and 2011.


Publications

* ''Latino Wisdom: Celebrity Stories of Hope, Inspiration, and Success to Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Soul''. Fort Lee, N.J.: Barricade Books (2006)


References

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