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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July 19, 2023

Why not haul justices before Congress? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

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July 12, 2023

Here’s a realistic agenda for Biden’s second term

Reform should be the goal if the president earns a second term.

July 10, 2023

What Biden got right about the wrongheaded Supreme Court decisions

The president prepared for bad Supreme Court decisions.

July 9, 2023

A perpetually surprised media isn’t doing its job

Part of the problem might be the media’s preference for political horse-race coverage over events on the ground.

July 7, 2023

The most capable Trump primary opponent isn’t in the race

Kemp and Youngkin, both governors, each have a better shot than the announced candidates.

July 6, 2023

What can be done about Trump-appointed judges? I answered your questions.

Jen's Q&A with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Submit your questions now.

July 5, 2023

Self-government is worth defending from an illegitimate Supreme Court

The transformation of the court into a partisan player contradicts the central premise of democracy.

July 3, 2023

Democrats have a schools problem. The good news: They can address it.

Democrats have the chance to be serious about an issue of vital importance to millions of voters.

July 3, 2023