Jennifer Rubin

Washington, D.C.

Opinion columnist covering politics and policy, foreign and domestic Education: University of California at Berkeley, BA in history; University of California at Berkeley, JD Jennifer Rubin writes reported opinion for The Washington Post. She covers politics and policy, foreign and domestic, and provides insight into the conservative movement, the Republican and Democratic parties, and threats to Western democracies. Rubin, who is also an MSNBC contributor, came to The Post after three years with Commentary magazine. Prior to her career in journalism, Rubin practiced labor law for two decades, an experience that informs and enriches her work. She is a mother of two sons and lives with her husband in D.C.

Latest from Jennifer Rubin

Opinion

Republicans are at each other’s throats. Democrats shouldn’t be.

Take Biden's likely victory and start acting like a governing party.

Nov 6, 2020

Opinion

Time to confront the right-wing myth-makers

We need an intervention with right-wing donors, media and opinion-makers.

Nov 6, 2020

Opinion

What to do about America’s great racial divide

We cannot ignore the elephant in the room.

Nov 5, 2020

Opinion

Are we governable?

Divided government has pluses and minuses.

Nov 5, 2020

Opinion

Joe Biden ran a historic race

Polls may not be real, but Biden's big win sure is.

Nov 5, 2020

Opinion

These four facts should bolster confidence in the voting process

The system is working. Chill.

Nov 4, 2020

Opinion

We didn’t get quick clarity. Here’s what we know so far.

Biden's path to victory remains.

Nov 4, 2020

Opinion

Let’s talk about ‘forgiving and forgetting’ in post-election America

How do we move forward?

Nov 3, 2020

Opinion

How moderates like Rep. Abigail Spanberger survive in tribalistic times

Finding common ground is not impossible.

Nov 3, 2020

Opinion

How to stay sane on Election Day

Here are some pointers on how to avoid stress on Nov. 3 and in the days after.

Nov 3, 2020

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