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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August 9, 2023

A new memo shows how Democrats plan to beat vulnerable Republicans

Meet the "Biden 18" — and see how Democrats are looking to beat these "vulnerable Republicans."

August 7, 2023

Pence takes on two unlikely roles after Trump indictment

Pence spoke the truth to Trump, the grand jury and, now, to voters.

August 6, 2023

The GOP’s race problem goes well beyond DeSantis

Indictments and solid economic news spell trouble for MAGA world.

August 4, 2023

Trump’s latest indictment makes No Labels even more outlandish

It's a scheme only John Eastman and Trump could love.

August 3, 2023

Can we get Trump off the ballot? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

Jen's live chat with readers was at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Read the transcript.

August 2, 2023

Trump indicted for Jan. 6. At last.

Jack Smith holds the former president accountable for his role in the insurrection.

August 1, 2023

Two women — Democrats, centrists, national security experts — aim higher

Democrats will have women well-versed in national security to lead the party.

July 31, 2023

Biden is diversifying the bench. But he needs more seats to fill.

The federal bench remains overwhelmingly White and male. One solution would be to create more judgeships.

July 30, 2023