Eugene Robinson

Washington, D.C.

Columnist focusing on politics and culture
Eugene Robinson writes a twice-a-week column on politics and culture and hosts a weekly online chat with readers. In a three-decade career at The Washington Post, Robinson has been city hall reporter, city editor, foreign correspondent in Buenos Aires and London, foreign editor, and assistant managing editor in charge of the paper’s Style section. He started writing a column for the Op-Ed page in 2005. In 2009, he received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for “his eloquent columns on the 2008 presidential campaign that focus on the election of the first African-American president, showcasing graceful writing and grasp of the larger historic picture.” Robinson is the author of “
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Ask Eugene Robinson about the latest news around the U.S. and world

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July 18, 2023

What if Trump is successful in delaying his trial? Eugene Robinson answered your questions.

Eugene's chat with readers was at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Read the transcript.

July 11, 2023

As hard-right House radicals dig in, prepare for a summer of obstruction

GOP radicals have wandered far into the wilds of extremism.

July 10, 2023

Why do colleges need affirmative action? America’s past and present.

Attending college on a diverse, multicultural campus can help prepare students to succeed in a diverse, multicultural nation.

June 29, 2023

Are Trump’s tapes worse than Nixon’s? Eugene Robinson answered your questions.

Eugene's Q&A with readers starts at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Submit your questions now.

June 27, 2023

What happened in Russia — and what happens next? Our columnists weigh in.

Yevgeniy Prigozhin's coup-that-wasn't has left the world wondering what happens next in Russia — and in Ukraine. The Post's columnists share their insights.

June 26, 2023

Moves to expunge Trump impeachments would be laughable if not so dangerous

MAGA Republicans have decided to use their House majority to try to shape, or reshape, the past.

June 26, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sounds like a MAGA Republican 2024 hopeful

Kennedy's deep affinity for conspiracy theories doesn't stop at anti-vaccine criticism.

June 19, 2023

What is the Trump defense? Eugene Robinson answered your questions.

Eugene's Q&A with readers was at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Read the transcript.

June 13, 2023