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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April 29, 2022

What action should the DOJ take against Trump? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

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April 15, 2022

Let Biden be Biden on Ukraine

So far, he has consistently been on target.

April 14, 2022

Democrats must court Black voters, not just rely on the GOP offending them

New polling shows how best to appeal to the critical demographic.

April 14, 2022

After appealing to con men, the GOP now complains about the hucksters

Republicans don’t send their best people to run for office.

April 13, 2022

The Supreme Court may be setting the stage for the mother of all culture clashes

When rights vanish, young people might engage.

April 13, 2022

Democrats must make a strategic choice in Wisconsin’s Senate race

Mandela Barnes is leading the Democratic primary. He might be the party's undoing.

April 13, 2022

Four lessons from France on how to defend democracy

Democrats in the United States should pay close attention.

April 12, 2022

Covid-19 may be hastening democracy’s demise

Trust is at an all-time low. Covid made it worse.

April 12, 2022