Kathleen Parker

Washington, D.C.

Columnist covering politics and culture
Kathleen Parker writes a twice-weekly column on politics and culture. In 2010, she received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for “her perceptive, often witty columns on an array of political and moral issues, gracefully sharing the experiences and values that lead her to unpredictable conclusions.” A Florida native, Parker started her column in 1987 when she was a staff writer for the Orlando Sentinel. She joined the Washington Post Writers Group in 2006. She is the author of “Save the Males: Why Men Matter, Why Women Should Care” (2008).
Latest from Kathleen Parker

In Murdaugh’s world, you don’t have to make stuff up. Just bring the popcorn.

A Hollywood casting director could not have found a better new judge for this case than Jean Toal, retired chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.

January 19, 2024

In politics, there are liars and better liars

A nation divided by the very meaning of truth is in danger.

January 12, 2024

The rational case for President Nikki Haley

Do the right thing for your country, Iowa, and vote Haley.

January 5, 2024

South Carolina plaintiffs seek to correct the civil rights record

Brown v. Board of Education is a famous, familiar Supreme Court case. But maybe it should have been called Briggs v. Elliott. Here’s why.

December 30, 2023

Sandra Day O’Connor, the woman my father wanted me to be

The first woman on the Supreme Court was the sort of woman girls wanted to be before they knew who she was.

December 22, 2023

Chinese tycoon Jimmy Lai gets his 80 days in court

The colorful former newspaper’s trial for sedition and collusion with foreign forces, among other charges, demands the world’s close attention.

December 16, 2023

Alex Murdaugh missed his calling

If he weren’t such a good actor, how could a man look friends in the eye, kidnap their trust and steal the money he won for them in court?

December 1, 2023

New photos from al-Shifa Hospital should renew outrage against Hamas

Too many people took to the streets to protest against Israel, understanding little about the inner workings of Hamas or Israel’s survival imperative.

November 17, 2023

At third GOP debate, Haley’s comet again shone brightest

Women voters are no doubt hearing Nikki Haley’s political message loud and clear.

November 10, 2023

Dave Barry has opinions, really

Donald Trump has helped coarsen public conversation, but the media has helped him — by picking sides.

November 4, 2023