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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January 24, 2024

Why the Israeli hostages could be the key to peace

A hostage release by Hamas and a cease-fire could clear the way, eventually, for a more comprehensive peace with the Palestinians.

January 21, 2024

Biden’s response to the age meme: Vigor

Animated and aggressive, the president blows away the attacks on his age.

January 19, 2024

Trump’s behavior at his civil trials tells us what he is up to

Forget winning. Trump wants martyrdom.

January 18, 2024

Maybe America wants an authoritarian leader? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

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

January 17, 2024

With Trump’s win, Liz Cheney and anti-MAGA GOP voters face a choice

Time for Cheney to help forge a new path.

January 16, 2024

How Israel and the Palestinians go from war to peace

Three main elements of a postwar transition — Gaza administration, Israeli political and psychological evolution — are each daunting. But they must be pursued.

January 14, 2024

The media’s worst lapse: Refusing to identify Trump as a cult leader

It’s time to press Republicans on their addiction to Trump.

January 12, 2024

Jack Smith’s case got stronger over the past month

New evidence should seal Trump’s fate.

January 11, 2024

Can the Supreme Court do a balancing act? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

Jen’s live chat with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Read the transcript here.

January 10, 2024