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Madison Chapman

@madisonchapman.bsky.social
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Cancer survivor, avid hiker, ceramic artist, federal worker and writer in Washington D.C.

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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
It‘s always a gift to share my cancer recovery story, especially when I get to talk about the outdoors, adventure, and inspiring women like Lindsey Vonn. Thanks @newsweek.com! www.newsweek.com/i-tore-my-ac...
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I must think about this at least three times a day!
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Huge thanks to Jenny Magazine for publishing my cute, sweet story on Valentine's Day! V-Day doesn't have to suck- try taking up a new craft or hobby with your lover instead! jennymag.com/2026/02/12/h...
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It Turns Out Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have to Suck. Here’s How.
No more over-priced prefix dinners and cheesy red roses with baby's breath.
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Honored that my short piece, ”I Throw Pottery. Would I Throw My Career, Too?” was included in this week‘s #memoirmonday! Thanks @memoirland.bsky.social and @saribotton.bsky.social !
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Thanks @opensecretsmag.bsky.social for publishing my little flash story on a moment of struggle- and clarity- for #federalworkers like me this year. opensecretsmagazine.com/p/pottery-ho...
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I Throw Pottery. Would I Throw My Career, Too?
After the chaos of the last government shutdown—and a hard year of loss and change—federal workers like me face a tough decision.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/01/2026
We asked our Food staff to share some of their favorite dishes to make in the new year. These recipes will help you recover, recharge and start fresh in 2026. nyti.ms/4jnGevC
What Our Food Staffers Eat in the New Year to Reset
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Overspending is a vicious cycle. This holiday, I’m resisting. I write about that and much more re: shopping addiction in my latest for @huffpost.com with thanks to the great and wonderful @noahmichelson.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/credit...
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My Fiancé Gave Me $20,000. It Was A Test — And I Failed Badly.
“It was a test, one I had to pass — for the sake of both my relationship and my own self-respect. But I failed.”
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Simply honored that my love letter to my friends was published in @nytimes.com Modern Love-Tiny Love Stories today! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/s...
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Dating Straight Boys’
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Thanks to the unstoppable @maxkozlov.bsky.social for sharing my story in TIME. Health equity-including for IVF- is non-negotiable.
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Max Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
"At the time, nearly 7 years ago, my health insurance wouldn’t cover the procedure, despite about 2% of babies in the U.S. being conceived by IVF. I expected a plan I could get behind: IVF access for all through insurance mandates and Medicaid coverage. My hope was quickly quashed."
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Max Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Madison is a close friend and has a touching personal story about IVF: "Just before my 25th birthday, I hooked my feet into stirrups on an icy exam table, ready for a doctor to retrieve my eggs. I’d been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and learned chemotherapy might make me infertile.
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Everyone should be able to build a family-affordably- if and how they choose. In a time of Medicaid restrictions and rising premiums, healthcare equity is critical. I discuss that in my new op-ed for TIME Magazine, out today. time.com/7329085/trum... #IVF #fertility #eggfreezing
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Trump’s IVF Plan Won’t Deliver
The President’s proposal stops short of ensuring access to fertility care for millions, writes Madison Champan.
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Awesome to be published in @outsidemag.bsky.social! Curious how to land a much sought-after and competitive, hard-to-nab hiking or backpacking permit for 2026? Read on! www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve... #hiking #backpacking #outdoor #permits #nationalparks
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These 10 Iconic Adventures Require Permits. Here’s How to Get One.
From Half Dome to The Wave, some of the most renowned outdoor destinations require reservations. Still want to go? Get out your calendar and mark these dates.
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Madison Chapman @madisonchapman.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
New here and sharing my op-ed in @washingtonpost.com today on Medicaid under the “big, beautiful bill” and my story as a young cancer patient and student on Medicaid. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... @americancancersoc.bsky.social @elephantsandteamag.bsky.social @lymphomaaction.bsky.social
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Opinion | I assumed I’d never need Medicaid. I was wrong.
As a student with cancer, I needed help. Cuts to the program will make life harder for others like me.
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