Jennifer RubinJennifer Rubin writes reported opinion for The Washington Post. She is the author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy from Donald Trump.”https://www.washingtonpost.comThu, 23 Dec 2021 02:02:03 +00001hourly1Chat with Jennifer Rubin about her columns, politics, policy and morehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/07/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/07/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/Jennifer RubinFri, 07 Jan 2022 17:00:15 +0000Rubin's Q&A with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 7. Submit your questions now.Biden gets an early Christmas gift: Good economic newshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/22/biden-gets-an-early-christmas-gift-good-economic-news/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/22/biden-gets-an-early-christmas-gift-good-economic-news/Jennifer RubinWed, 22 Dec 2021 17:37:33 +0000Presidents would rather be lucky than good.Biden won’t let Build Back Better die so easilyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/22/biden-wont-let-build-back-better-die-so-easily/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/22/biden-wont-let-build-back-better-die-so-easily/Jennifer RubinWed, 22 Dec 2021 15:00:40 +0000The administration is attempting to lower the heat with Manchin.Biden delivered his best speech on covid-19 yethttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/21/biden-omicron-speech/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/21/biden-omicron-speech/Jennifer RubinTue, 21 Dec 2021 22:01:36 +0000The unvaccinated are in danger. They must get their act together.Maybe economic good times are around the cornerhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/21/maybe-economic-good-times-are-around-corner/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/21/maybe-economic-good-times-are-around-corner/Jennifer RubinTue, 21 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000Despite naysayers in the media, the economy is very strong.Voting rights reform moves to the front of the line after Build Back Better blows uphttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/21/manchin-voting-rights-filibuster/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/21/manchin-voting-rights-filibuster/Jennifer RubinTue, 21 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000Might Manchin be more helpful now on voting rights?Manchin to kids in poverty: Let them eat cakehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/21/manchin-kids-poverty-let-them-eat-cake/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/21/manchin-kids-poverty-let-them-eat-cake/Jennifer RubinTue, 21 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000Manchin may not care about poor children, but he might not like getting blamed for an economic slump.No Christmas cheer for Joe Manchin. What did he expect?https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/20/manchin-bashed-after-bbb-announcement/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/20/manchin-bashed-after-bbb-announcement/Jennifer RubinMon, 20 Dec 2021 17:00:57 +0000Democrats have turned on Manchin and circled the wagons around the White House.The speech that Biden should give on covid-19https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/20/speech-that-biden-should-give-covid-19/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/20/speech-that-biden-should-give-covid-19/Jennifer RubinMon, 20 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000The government can't save willfully self-destructive people.Manchin deals a devastating blow to Biden and to democracyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/19/manchin-opposes-build-back-better-biden-agenda/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/19/manchin-opposes-build-back-better-biden-agenda/Jennifer RubinSun, 19 Dec 2021 17:23:30 +0000Either Manchin wasn't honest about Build Back Better, or the White House wasn't listening.Holiday gifts for the political playershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/19/holiday-gifts-political-players/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/19/holiday-gifts-political-players/Jennifer RubinSun, 19 Dec 2021 15:00:25 +0000Some last-minute shopping ideas.Distinguished pol of the week: What Democrats can learn from Liz Cheneyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/19/distinguished-pol-week-what-democrats-can-learn-liz-cheney/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/19/distinguished-pol-week-what-democrats-can-learn-liz-cheney/Jennifer RubinSun, 19 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000For some brilliant public rhetoric, we can say, well done, Rep. Cheney.Did the Jan. 6 committee serve its purpose? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/17/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/17/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/Jennifer RubinFri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:15 +0000Read the transcript of Jennifer Rubin's live Q&A with readers.A new survey provides little comfort about democracy’s futurehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/16/republicans-refuse-to-accept-democratic-elections/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/16/republicans-refuse-to-accept-democratic-elections/Jennifer RubinThu, 16 Dec 2021 17:37:47 +0000Despite lofty generalizations, Republicans have become frightfully anti-democratic.Manchin’s objections to Build Back Better make no political or policy sensehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/16/manchins-objections-build-back-better-make-no-political-or-policy-sense/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/16/manchins-objections-build-back-better-make-no-political-or-policy-sense/Jennifer RubinThu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:16 +0000Democrats need to tell Manchin: "Enough!"Despite excessively gloomy coverage, Biden’s accomplishments are significanthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/16/despite-excessively-gloomy-coverage-bidens-accomplishments-are-significant/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/16/despite-excessively-gloomy-coverage-bidens-accomplishments-are-significant/Jennifer RubinThu, 16 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000Biden's polling numbers and successes aren't reflected in media coverage.How Black leaders might sway Biden on voting rightshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/15/black-leaders-voting-rights-meeting/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/15/black-leaders-voting-rights-meeting/Jennifer RubinWed, 15 Dec 2021 17:00:37 +0000Black leaders are right on the filibuster. Now they have to convince Biden to reform it.The trend against religious affiliation is a grave threat to the GOP. But don’t count on it to save democracy.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/15/pew-poll-declining-religion/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/15/pew-poll-declining-religion/Jennifer RubinWed, 15 Dec 2021 15:00:26 +0000White evangelicals are seeking to maintain their grip on power through any means necessary.Democrats need to reframe their agendahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/15/democrats-reframe-agenda/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/15/democrats-reframe-agenda/Jennifer RubinWed, 15 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000Many voters — especially Latinos — object to "social spending," but they like rewards for work.With Joe Manchin, it’s never over until it’s overhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/14/manchin-build-back-better-biden/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/14/manchin-build-back-better-biden/Jennifer RubinTue, 14 Dec 2021 17:00:31 +0000Don't take the West Virginia senator too literally.Eight ways the House select committee is changing the conversation on Jan. 6https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/14/liz-cheney-and-committee-destroy-trump-and-fox-hosts/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/14/liz-cheney-and-committee-destroy-trump-and-fox-hosts/Jennifer RubinTue, 14 Dec 2021 15:00:05 +0000A revealing look at the rot at the heart of the right.A federal court has ruled that obstructing the electoral vote count is illegal. Trump should panic.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/14/federal-court-has-ruled-that-obstructing-electoral-vote-count-is-illegal-trump-should-panic/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/14/federal-court-has-ruled-that-obstructing-electoral-vote-count-is-illegal-trump-should-panic/Jennifer RubinTue, 14 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000This is the crime at the heart of the Jan. 6 insurrection.Mark Meadows has already established a coup plot. Do we care enough to save the republic?https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/13/meadows-documents-reveal-coup/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/13/meadows-documents-reveal-coup/Jennifer RubinMon, 13 Dec 2021 19:21:04 +0000The enormity of the plan to overthrow democracy is coming to light.Democrats should pay attention to Klobucharhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/13/democrats-should-pay-attention-klobuchar/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/13/democrats-should-pay-attention-klobuchar/Jennifer RubinMon, 13 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000Klobuchar has vaulted into the Democrats' top tier.To defend democracy, Biden must identify its foeshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/13/biden-must-call-republicans-a-threat/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/13/biden-must-call-republicans-a-threat/Jennifer RubinMon, 13 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000If the president does not defend democracy, who will?How to close the economic perception gaphttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/12/biden-economic-message/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/12/biden-economic-message/Jennifer RubinSun, 12 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000President Biden is not without tools to improve his messaging.Distinguished persons of the week: The D.C. Circuit shuts down Trumphttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/12/trump-loses-executive-privilege/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/12/trump-loses-executive-privilege/Jennifer RubinSun, 12 Dec 2021 12:45:45 +0000Who stood tall?What can be done to save Roe v. Wade? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/10/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/10/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/Jennifer RubinFri, 10 Dec 2021 17:00:04 +0000Read the transcript of Jennifer Rubin's Q&A with readers.Here’s the speech Biden should give in defense of democracyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/09/biden-democracy-summit-speech/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/09/biden-democracy-summit-speech/Jennifer RubinThu, 09 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000Generalities are not sufficient to fight antidemocratic threats.What can be done to protect women’s abortion rights if ‘Roe’ falls? https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/09/what-can-be-done-protect-womens-abortion-rights-if-roe-falls/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/09/what-can-be-done-protect-womens-abortion-rights-if-roe-falls/Jennifer RubinThu, 09 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000Women better get ready for the post-Roe world.David Perdue confesses he would have aided a coup. He’s not the only one.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/09/david-perdue-confesses-he-would-have-aided-coup-hes-not-only-one/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/09/david-perdue-confesses-he-would-have-aided-coup-hes-not-only-one/Jennifer RubinThu, 09 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000We cannot elect insurrectionists.Adam Schiff is right. Republicans are too scared of Trump to reform the presidency.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/08/adam-schiff-is-right-republicans-are-too-scared-trump-reform-presidency/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/08/adam-schiff-is-right-republicans-are-too-scared-trump-reform-presidency/Jennifer RubinWed, 08 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000Protecting democracy is now a partisan activity.Biden has effectively set a red line for Putinhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/08/biden-has-effectively-set-red-line-putin/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/08/biden-has-effectively-set-red-line-putin/Jennifer RubinWed, 08 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000Will the Russian president cross it?MAGA candidates are imperiling the GOP’s 2022 dreamshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/08/maga-candidates-are-imperiling-gops-2022-dreams/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/08/maga-candidates-are-imperiling-gops-2022-dreams/Jennifer RubinWed, 08 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000The GOP keeps running from reality. That can only help Democrats.The Justice Department should unleash its wrath on Mark Meadows — and all other obstructionistshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/07/justice-department-should-unleash-its-wrath-mark-meadows-all-other-obstructionists/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/07/justice-department-should-unleash-its-wrath-mark-meadows-all-other-obstructionists/Jennifer RubinTue, 07 Dec 2021 18:24:45 +0000Trump's inner circle must not be allowed to impede the House select committee.The media has given Republicans a free pass on assaulting democracy https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/07/media-has-given-republicans-free-pass-assaulting-democracy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/07/media-has-given-republicans-free-pass-assaulting-democracy/Jennifer RubinTue, 07 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000Democrats need to take the gloves off.The DOJ is struggling to protect voting rights. The White House and Senate must help. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/07/doj-is-struggling-protect-voting-rights-white-house-senate-must-help/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/07/doj-is-struggling-protect-voting-rights-white-house-senate-must-help/Jennifer RubinTue, 07 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000Attorney General Merrick Garland's lawsuit against Texas's redistricting plan is needed. But he can't win this fight on his own.The MAGA cult of violence is having predictable consequences https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/06/maga-cult-violence-is-having-predictable-consequences/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/06/maga-cult-violence-is-having-predictable-consequences/Jennifer RubinMon, 06 Dec 2021 17:00:31 +0000Schools are reporting a rise in "hostile behaviors." Is anyone surprised?Preparing for the democracy summit: Biden needs to start at homehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/06/preparing-democracy-summit-biden-needs-start-home/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/06/preparing-democracy-summit-biden-needs-start-home/Jennifer RubinMon, 06 Dec 2021 15:00:53 +0000Biden can lead abroad, if he leads at home.Republicans don’t disguise their indifference to human lifehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/06/republicans-do-not-disguise-their-indifference-to-human-life/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/06/republicans-do-not-disguise-their-indifference-to-human-life/Jennifer RubinMon, 06 Dec 2021 12:45:55 +0000Democrats should not shy from debate about saving livesFive themes Democrats can focus on to boost their standinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/05/five-themes-democrats-can-focus-to-boost-their-standing/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/05/five-themes-democrats-can-focus-to-boost-their-standing/Jennifer RubinSun, 05 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000Leaders on the left need to get their act together — and fast.Distinguished persons of the week: These women gave us a tutorial in constitutional lawhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/05/distinguished-persons-week-these-women-gave-us-tutorial-constitutional-law/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/05/distinguished-persons-week-these-women-gave-us-tutorial-constitutional-law/Jennifer RubinSun, 05 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000Who stood tall?Can minds be changed on abortion? Ask Jennifer Rubin.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/03/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/03/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/Jennifer RubinFri, 03 Dec 2021 17:00:09 +0000Rubin's Q&A with readers was at 12 p.m. ET on Friday. Read the transcript.How to protect voting rights, prevent the Supreme Court from self-immolation and boost democracyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/02/how-protect-voting-rights-prevent-supreme-courts-self-immolation-boost-democracy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/02/how-protect-voting-rights-prevent-supreme-courts-self-immolation-boost-democracy/Jennifer RubinThu, 02 Dec 2021 18:28:24 +0000Lots can be done about our multiple constitutional crises.Those supply chains are straightening out. So is Biden’s rhetoric.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/02/those-supply-chains-are-straightening-out-so-is-bidens-rhetoric/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/02/those-supply-chains-are-straightening-out-so-is-bidens-rhetoric/Jennifer RubinThu, 02 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000Two pieces of good news for Democrats.The Supreme Court faces an existential crisis of legitimacyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/02/supreme-court-faces-an-existential-crisis-legitimacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/02/supreme-court-faces-an-existential-crisis-legitimacy/Jennifer RubinThu, 02 Dec 2021 12:45:00 +0000Right-wing justices have given up any pretense of judicial impartiality.The fundamental deception behind the ‘pro-life’ movementhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/01/fundamental-deception-behind-pro-life-movement/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/01/fundamental-deception-behind-pro-life-movement/Jennifer RubinWed, 01 Dec 2021 17:00:20 +0000They claim to want to protect innocent life. Oh really?Trump’s stonewalling on the Jan. 6 investigation is crumblinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/01/bad-day-trump-stonewalling-good-day-jan-6-committee/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/01/bad-day-trump-stonewalling-good-day-jan-6-committee/Jennifer RubinWed, 01 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000Courts have had it with the former president's defiance of subpoenas.Democrats will have no shortage of material for their 2022 campaignshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/01/democrats-will-have-no-shortage-material-their-2022-campaigns/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/01/democrats-will-have-no-shortage-material-their-2022-campaigns/Jennifer RubinWed, 01 Dec 2021 12:45:41 +0000Fatalism about the midterms is unwarranted.Overruling abortion rights could have much broader implications on Americans’ libertyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/30/overruling-abortion-rights-could-have-much-broader-implications-americans-liberty/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/30/overruling-abortion-rights-could-have-much-broader-implications-americans-liberty/Jennifer RubinTue, 30 Nov 2021 17:00:56 +0000This fight is about preserving individual dignity.The GOP doesn’t care about the suffering it causes — even among its own basehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/30/gop-doesnt-care-about-suffering-it-causes-even-among-its-own-base/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/30/gop-doesnt-care-about-suffering-it-causes-even-among-its-own-base/Jennifer RubinTue, 30 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000Republicans' nihilism is intensifying.The media freaked out over omicron. Will they ever learn?https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/30/media-freaked-out-over-omicron-will-they-ever-learn/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/30/media-freaked-out-over-omicron-will-they-ever-learn/Jennifer RubinTue, 30 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000Sometimes, reporters just don't know.Q&A with Garry Kasparov: How foreign dissidents can help renew U.S. democracy https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/29/qa-with-garry-kasparov-how-foreign-dissidents-can-help-renew-us-democracy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/29/qa-with-garry-kasparov-how-foreign-dissidents-can-help-renew-us-democracy/Jennifer RubinMon, 29 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000We've been an inspiration to others. Now they return the favor.The Youngkin playbook won’t work for Herschel Walkerhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/29/youngkin-playbook-wont-work-herschel-walker/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/29/youngkin-playbook-wont-work-herschel-walker/Jennifer RubinMon, 29 Nov 2021 15:00:52 +0000A flawed and dangerous candidate cannot mimic the disarming business tycoon.Kevin McCarthy’s weakness on Lauren Boebert defines the GOPhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/29/kevin-mccarthys-weakness-lauren-boebert-defines-gop/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/29/kevin-mccarthys-weakness-lauren-boebert-defines-gop/Jennifer RubinMon, 29 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000It is not that hard to be a decent leader.Giving thanks for democracyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/24/giving-thanks-democracy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/24/giving-thanks-democracy/Jennifer RubinWed, 24 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000There is plenty to appreciate this year.Democracy is backsliding across the globe. The U.S. is part of the problem.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/23/democracy-is-backsliding-across-globe-us-is-part-problem/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/23/democracy-is-backsliding-across-globe-us-is-part-problem/Jennifer RubinTue, 23 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000A new report offers grim warnings about the U.S. on the eve of Biden's democracy summit.Jerome Powell was Biden’s smartest political option to lead the Federal Reservehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/23/jerome-powell-was-bidens-smartest-political-option-lead-federal-reserve/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/23/jerome-powell-was-bidens-smartest-political-option-lead-federal-reserve/Jennifer RubinTue, 23 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000The selection will help reassure markets and tame inflation.If Biden fails to secure voting rights, it will be his most lasting legacyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/23/if-biden-fails-secure-voting-rights-it-will-be-his-most-lasting-legacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/23/if-biden-fails-secure-voting-rights-it-will-be-his-most-lasting-legacy/Jennifer RubinTue, 23 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000When it comes to protecting democracy, it's now or never.The White House learns how to message its successeshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/22/white-house-learns-how-message-its-successes/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/22/white-house-learns-how-message-its-successes/Jennifer RubinMon, 22 Nov 2021 17:00:28 +0000How to sell a complicated agenda? Short, clear and repetitive messages.What the Rittenhouse trial tells us about race and vigilantismhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/22/what-rittenhouse-trial-tells-us-about-race-vigilantism/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/22/what-rittenhouse-trial-tells-us-about-race-vigilantism/Jennifer RubinMon, 22 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000The best example of two justice systems.Neither party’s top 2024 candidate can admit he might not runhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/22/neither-partys-top-2024-candidate-can-admit-he-might-not-run/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/22/neither-partys-top-2024-candidate-can-admit-he-might-not-run/Jennifer RubinMon, 22 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000Biden must sustain his presidency; Trump must feed his ego.Republicans define themselves by misogyny and violencehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/21/republicans-define-themselves-by-misogyny-violence/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/21/republicans-define-themselves-by-misogyny-violence/Jennifer RubinSun, 21 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000A party rots from within.Distinguished pol of the week: Pelosi triumphs, again.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/21/distinguished-pol-week-pelosi-triumphs-again/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/21/distinguished-pol-week-pelosi-triumphs-again/Jennifer RubinSun, 21 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000Who stood tall?How can Democrats sell their agenda to voters? Ask Jennifer Rubin. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/19/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/19/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/Jennifer RubinFri, 19 Nov 2021 17:00:05 +0000Rubin's Q&A with readers was at 12 p.m. ET on Friday. Read the transcript.It’s not ‘polarization.’ We suffer from Republican radicalization.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/18/its-not-polarization-we-suffer-republican-radicalization/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/18/its-not-polarization-we-suffer-republican-radicalization/Jennifer RubinThu, 18 Nov 2021 17:00:29 +0000Decrying "polarization" is a cop-out.Biden is finally breaking through the gloomy news cycleshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/18/biden-is-finally-breaking-through-gloomy-news-cycles/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/18/biden-is-finally-breaking-through-gloomy-news-cycles/Jennifer RubinThu, 18 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000This is no victory lap for Democrats. But it's definitely an improvement.Insurrectionists are finally receiving justice. But the GOP is more unhinged than ever.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/18/insurrectionists-are-finally-receiving-justice-gop-is-more-unhinged-than-ever/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/18/insurrectionists-are-finally-receiving-justice-gop-is-more-unhinged-than-ever/Jennifer RubinThu, 18 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000Remember that one party has gone off the rails.Put away the crystal balls. 2022 is a big question mark. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/17/put-away-crystal-balls-2022-is-big-question-mark/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/17/put-away-crystal-balls-2022-is-big-question-mark/Jennifer RubinWed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000Biden is doomed. Or maybe not.Liz Cheney should consider alternatives to the GOPhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/17/liz-cheney-should-consider-alternatives-gop/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/17/liz-cheney-should-consider-alternatives-gop/Jennifer RubinWed, 17 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000It's time for her to take the hint.Antiabortion ideologues should be careful what they wish forhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/17/antiabortion-ideologues-should-be-careful-what-they-wish/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/17/antiabortion-ideologues-should-be-careful-what-they-wish/Jennifer RubinWed, 17 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000The Supreme Court could trigger a major backlash.Biden is preparing for his democracy summit. He should begin at home.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/16/biden-is-preparing-his-democracy-summit-he-should-begin-home/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/16/biden-is-preparing-his-democracy-summit-he-should-begin-home/Jennifer RubinTue, 16 Nov 2021 17:00:35 +0000Having countries show up with pledges makes sense. So what will the United States commit to?How Beto O’Rourke should campaign in a red statehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/16/how-beto-orourke-might-win-red-state-texas/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/16/how-beto-orourke-might-win-red-state-texas/Jennifer RubinTue, 16 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000If it works, the former congressman and presidential candidate might be able to show Democrats how to get ahead nationally.Infrastructure week has finally arrived. It’s a victory Biden needed.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/16/infrastructure-week-has-finally-arrived-its-victory-biden-needed/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/16/infrastructure-week-has-finally-arrived-its-victory-biden-needed/Jennifer RubinTue, 16 Nov 2021 12:45:27 +0000The win will provide some much-needed defensive armor for the president to fend off attacks.How Biden can explain progress to impatient votershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/15/how-biden-can-explain-progress-impatient-voters/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/15/how-biden-can-explain-progress-impatient-voters/Jennifer RubinMon, 15 Nov 2021 16:59:14 +0000Big problems do not have quick and easy solutions.Journalists also have an obligation to fix democracy https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/15/journalists-also-have-an-obligation-fix-democracy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/15/journalists-also-have-an-obligation-fix-democracy/Jennifer RubinMon, 15 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000Our mainstream journalism is failing to create informed citizensBannon’s indictment should quiet DOJ criticshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/15/bannons-indictment-should-quiet-doj-critics/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/15/bannons-indictment-should-quiet-doj-critics/Jennifer RubinMon, 15 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000The Justice Department won't shirk its responsibilitiesGosh, fights about schools might be hypedhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/14/gosh-fights-about-schools-might-be-overhyped/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/14/gosh-fights-about-schools-might-be-overhyped/Jennifer RubinSun, 14 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000Parents are not as nuts as one might think.Distinguished person of the week: Trump is still not a kinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/14/distinguished-person-week-trump-is-still-not-king/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/14/distinguished-person-week-trump-is-still-not-king/Jennifer RubinSun, 14 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000Who stood tall?Where’s Kamala Harris? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/12/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/12/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/Jennifer RubinFri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:32 +0000Read a transcript of Rubin's Q&A with readers.A sobering, new report shows how much work is needed to protect democracyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/11/sobering-new-report-shows-how-much-work-is-needed-protect-democracy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/11/sobering-new-report-shows-how-much-work-is-needed-protect-democracy/Jennifer RubinThu, 11 Nov 2021 17:00:36 +0000Preventing election chaos in 2022 and beyond is the first step.Biden is changing how he’s talking about his agenda. It’s overdue.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/11/biden-is-changing-how-hes-talking-about-his-agenda-its-overdue/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/11/biden-is-changing-how-hes-talking-about-his-agenda-its-overdue/Jennifer RubinThu, 11 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000He needs to explain what his legislation will do for Americans.Tough sentences for Jan. 6 rioters should freak Trump outhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/11/tough-sentences-jan-6-rioters-should-freak-trump-out/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/11/tough-sentences-jan-6-rioters-should-freak-trump-out/Jennifer RubinThu, 11 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000Accountability must travel upward.Liz Cheney got something right — and some things very wronghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/10/liz-cheney-got-something-right-some-things-very-wrong/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/10/liz-cheney-got-something-right-some-things-very-wrong/Jennifer RubinWed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:46 +0000She can demand more of Americans.Businesses should deliver on their promises to stand up for voting rightshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/10/businesses-should-deliver-their-promises-stand-up-voting-rights/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/10/businesses-should-deliver-their-promises-stand-up-voting-rights/Jennifer RubinWed, 10 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000Corporations are trying to have it both ways.How Democrats can shake voters loose from the GOP coalitionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/10/how-democrats-can-shake-voters-loose-gop-coalition/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/10/how-democrats-can-shake-voters-loose-gop-coalition/Jennifer RubinWed, 10 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000They don't need to win all or even most of the GOP-leaning electorate to make an impact.Dissident Republicans must leave the GOP unless they want to enable ithttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/09/dissident-republicans-must-leave-gop-unless-they-want-enable-it/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/09/dissident-republicans-must-leave-gop-unless-they-want-enable-it/Jennifer RubinTue, 09 Nov 2021 17:00:13 +0000And Democrats should welcome them with open arms.MAGA denialism on covid-19 is killing its adherentshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/09/maga-denialism-covid-19-is-killing-its-adherents/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/09/maga-denialism-covid-19-is-killing-its-adherents/Jennifer RubinTue, 09 Nov 2021 15:00:59 +0000New survey data confirms that Republicans are dying because of lies.America cannot give evangelicals what they wanthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/09/america-cannot-give-evangelicals-want-they-want/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/09/america-cannot-give-evangelicals-want-they-want/Jennifer RubinTue, 09 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000They have become antithetical to American ideals.Most Republicans won’t be able to distance themselves from Trump like Glenn Youngkin didhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/08/most-republicans-wont-be-able-distance-themselves-trump-like-glenn-youngkin-did/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/08/most-republicans-wont-be-able-distance-themselves-trump-like-glenn-youngkin-did/Jennifer RubinMon, 08 Nov 2021 17:00:11 +0000They will have to run from the disgraced former president to win.Biden’s genial tone is back, but the sales job has just begunhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/08/bidens-genial-tone-is-back-sales-job-has-just-begun/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/08/bidens-genial-tone-is-back-sales-job-has-just-begun/Jennifer RubinMon, 08 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000The president enjoys an I-told-you-so moment over the infrastructure bill.Democrats cannot simply ignore the GOP’s culture war attackshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/08/democrats-cannot-simply-ignore-gops-culture-war-attacks/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/08/democrats-cannot-simply-ignore-gops-culture-war-attacks/Jennifer RubinMon, 08 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000Virginia showed that sitting out the fight is not an option.Imagine if the Virginia governor’s election had been held a week laterhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/07/imagine-if-virginia-governors-election-had-been-held-week-later/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/07/imagine-if-virginia-governors-election-had-been-held-week-later/Jennifer RubinSun, 07 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000Too often, the media has prematurely declared failure for Democrats' agenda.Distinguished pols of the week: How to respond to GOP lieshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/07/distinguished-pols-week-how-respond-gop-lies/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/07/distinguished-pols-week-how-respond-gop-lies/Jennifer RubinSun, 07 Nov 2021 14:37:13 +0000Who stood tall?What does Youngkin’s win mean? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/05/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/05/live-chat-opinions-jennifer-rubin/Jennifer RubinFri, 05 Nov 2021 16:00:28 +0000Read the transcript of this week’s reader Q&A with Jennifer Rubin.The Justice Department is challenging Texas’s voter-suppression law — but with meager tools https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/04/justice-department-is-challenging-texass-voter-suppression-law-with-meager-tools/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/04/justice-department-is-challenging-texass-voter-suppression-law-with-meager-tools/Jennifer RubinThu, 04 Nov 2021 23:31:45 +0000Texas attacks voting. The Justice Department responds.Who’s right? Progressives or centrists?https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/04/democrats-strategy-progressives-vs-centrists/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/04/democrats-strategy-progressives-vs-centrists/Jennifer RubinThu, 04 Nov 2021 16:00:12 +0000Pass the Biden agenda and find out.Manchin has no more excuses. It’s time to fix the filibuster.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/04/manchin-has-no-more-excuses-its-time-fix-filibuster/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/04/manchin-has-no-more-excuses-its-time-fix-filibuster/Jennifer RubinThu, 04 Nov 2021 14:00:59 +0000Voting rights legislation is more essential than ever.How Democrats can get their act togetherhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/04/bidens-doing-better-than-you-think/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/04/bidens-doing-better-than-you-think/Jennifer RubinThu, 04 Nov 2021 11:45:24 +0000Joe Biden had better get his agenda passed and go on the offense.Biden’s Supreme Court commission has good ideas. But the court’s problems run deeper.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/10/17/what-supreme-court-commission-does-does-not-do/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/10/17/what-supreme-court-commission-does-does-not-do/Jennifer RubinSun, 17 Oct 2021 14:00:02 +0000Any effective court reform should begin with enhancing democratic elements in our entire constitutional system.