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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What if Trump doesn’t show up? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

Jen's Q&A with readers was at 12 p.m. ET on Friday. Read the transcript.

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The rule of law seems finally to have caught up with the former president.

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How to beat a tyrant before he gains unparalleled power.

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Attempts to politicize prosecutions and turn prosecutors into lackeys strike at the heart of the impartial administration of justice and the rule of law.

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Comer’s ‘oversight’ is focused on phony scandals

Comer has bombed. Republicans should have seen this coming.

March 26, 2023

What will happen to Sinema? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

Jen's Q&A with readers was at 12 p.m. ET on Friday. Read the transcript.

March 24, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court race previews 2024 abortion fight

Abortion is driving the most important race of the year

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Senate Democrats should be holding oversight hearings of their own

Police misconduct, abortion and corruption all require oversight.

March 22, 2023