Eugene Robinson writes a twice-a-week column on politics and culture at The Washington Post and hosts a weekly online chat with readers. In 2009, he won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary. He's the author...
Eugene Robinson writes a twice-a-week column on politics and culture at The Washington Post and hosts a weekly online chat with readers. In 2009, he won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary. He's the author of two books.
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 24, 2018
Violations of U.S. and international law cannot be rationalized or ignored in considering Gina Haspel's nomination to be the new CIA director. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 21, 2018
The reality TV star's occupancy of the White House is every bit as insane, corrupt and dangerous as you might fear. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 13, 2018
The president wants to arm "highly trained expert teachers" with concealed weapons—a move that will guarantee more gun violence in schools. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 9, 2018
The president who boasted of treating women like sex objects is being outplayed in tabloid warfare by a porn star. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 6, 2018
It's easy to lose the habits and values of democracy, but incredibly hard to get them back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 2, 2018
What we have is a cheesy reality show, set in a stately house, with made-for-television histrionics, backstabbing and major character moves. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigFeb 16, 2018
Countries around the world have disturbed individuals, but only the U.S. suffers routine mass shootings—because weapons of war are accessible. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigDec 14, 2017
The noxious stew of nativism, xenophobia, misogyny and white supremacy that put Donald Trump in the White House no longer appears to be unconquerable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigNov 23, 2017
Powerful men with long histories of harassment or assault allegations are finally being held accountable—except for one. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigOct 2, 2017
The only way to make progress on gun control in the United States is to get a different Congress and a different president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigSep 19, 2017
The traditional left-to-right, progressive-to-conservative, Democratic-to-Republican axis is no longer a valid schematic of American opinion. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigSep 15, 2017
The philosophical debate about whether government should play a major role in medical care is over. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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