Jo-Ann Armao

Washington, D.C.

Editorial writer covering education, gun violence, women's and children's issues, D.C. politics and issues.

Education: University of Buffalo, B.A.

Jo-Ann Armao is an editorial writer for The Post, specializing in education and local affairs in the District of Columbia. Armao came to The Post in 1984. Before that, she worked at the Charlotte Observer. She became interested in journalism while a student at the University of Buffalo, where, along with The Post’s Tom Toles, she worked on the student newspaper. Her professional career began as a reporter in 1973 at the Buffalo Courier-Express where she worked until it folded in 1982. She started at The Post as an assignment editor and over the years worked her way around the Beltway, reportin
Latest from Jo-Ann Armao

    And That's Why I'm Right | Melania's jacket

    First Lady Melania Trump wore a jacket that said, "I don't care. Do U?" while visiting migrant children on the U.S.-Mexico border in June. Should we care?

    June 22, 2018

    Win or lose, Clinton has done something remarkable

    I can only hope that it is something my granddaughter will be able to take for granted.

    November 8, 2016

    President Obama should nominate Sandra Day O’Connor

    President Reagan hailed her as “person for all seasons” -- and that’s just what is needed in 2016.

    February 16, 2016

    The travesty of Cecil the lion

    The wrath of the internet has descended upon a Minneapolis dentist.

    July 28, 2015

    Don’t rush to judge Planned Parenthood

    Before any conclusions are drawn about lines being crossed, the full, unedited footage should be examined.

    July 15, 2015

    Prince Rams: After a child’s death, a father is charged and a mother finds a way to move on

    While the father’s charges and troubles mount, the mother finds a way to move on with life

    December 12, 2013

    John Edwards and Harry Thomas Jr.: They didn’t think anyone would notice?

    As more sordid details emerge in the trial of former U.S. senator John Edwards (D), one question lingers: Why on earth did this man, who had so much going for him, risk everything — including a shot a...

    May 10, 2012

    The Big Easy’s school revolution

    NEW ORLEANS...

    April 27, 2012