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. She is the author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy f
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March 18, 2022

Biden has the perfect answer to those calling for him to do ‘more’ on Ukraine: No World War III.

Criticism of Biden's approach to Russian aggression is bordering on self parody.

March 15, 2022

The GOP’s anti-Trump presidential contenders should keep their options open

If these Republicans cannot save their party, they need to create an alternative.

March 15, 2022

Ignore the pundits. Democrats are not losing on education because of ‘wokeness’ or covid.

Democrats are getting spooked by a wrongheaded narrative about schools.

March 15, 2022

Putin could do for American democracy what he did for NATO unity

Can we see a new birth of freedom?

March 14, 2022

Democrats need to get back to a simple dichotomy

The White House should let Pelosi do this.

March 14, 2022

TV coverage amplifies the GOP’s false claims about gas prices

The media double standard in full view

March 13, 2022

How should Biden talk about inflation? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

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March 11, 2022