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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September 11, 2024

Adam Kinzinger set the standard. Where are the rest?

The Republicans who refuse to endorse Trump cannot sit on the sidelines ignoring Harris.

August 30, 2024
Adam Kinzinger, who once represented Illinois in the U.S. House as a Republican, speaks Aug. 22 at the Democratic National Convention. (Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images)

How Kamala Harris can improve on Biden’s White House

On personnel, policy and communications strategy, Harris has the opportunity to do Biden one better.

August 29, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage in Chicago during the final day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post)

How long will Trump’s MAGA legacy linger? I answered your questions.

Jennifer Rubin’s chat started at 12 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 28. Read the transcript.

August 28, 2024

Two pro-growth policies for Harris: Immigration and trade

Free trade and legal immigration can grow the economy.

August 27, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris onstage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post)

Harris foreign policy is rooted in pro-democracy internationalism

A stamp of approval on her foreign policy credentials.

August 26, 2024
Former defense secretary Leon Panetta at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

Why Democrats shouldn’t count their chickens, or votes

Five things Democrats must guard against before the election — and after.

August 25, 2024
Michelle Obama greets her husband, former president Barack Obama, before his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. (Mike Segar/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Harris embraces patriotism and decency. Will voters?

The vice president rocked the Democratic National Convention. Michelle Obama’s speech was a close second.

August 23, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris waves after speaking on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday. (Kent Nishimura/AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

How Walz and DNC speakers are appealing to independents and Republicans

The vice-presidential nominee and other DNC programming reassures Republicans there’s a solid home for them in the Harris tent.

August 22, 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen Walz, at the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19 in Chicago. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post)

Democrat leaders shine across generations at convention

Plus: Trump disparages military Medal of Honor recipients. Republicans fail to stop mail-in ballots.

August 21, 2024
Workers at the Democratic convention in Chicago on Saturday. (Joshua Lott/The Washington Post)