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 / TruthdigJul 30, 2018
The Trump administration's policy of separating children from parents is meant to send a message to brown immigrants: Don't come to America. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigJul 23, 2018
Going to the polls in November and changing leadership in Congress may be the only way to hold the Trump administration accountable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigJul 9, 2018
As with much of his program, the president's foreign policy often appears to be contradictory and self-defeating. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMay 9, 2018
Rudy Giuliani is following the Trump playbook: Confuse, distract, provoke and flood the zone with "truthiness" until nobody can be sure what's real. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMay 1, 2018
The group of migrants that has arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border is a test of American character and purpose. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigApr 24, 2018
It's a good thing President Trump decided to spend the weekend playing golf and writing angry tweets at Mar-a-Lago instead. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigApr 16, 2018
The pressure on the president's lawyer may be satisfying, but only Congress can ensure that the administration is investigated and held accountable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigApr 6, 2018
Electing a Democratic Congress in November may be the only way the final "Russiagate" findings are made public. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigApr 3, 2018
The president's antipathy toward Latinos and other non-whites is genuine, but his ability to follow through on building a border wall is pure counterfeit. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 30, 2018
Ronny Jackson, Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veteran Affairs, is a medical doctor who has no experience in managing large organizations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 29, 2018
The president's diehard supporters might be starting to realize how thoroughly he has played them for suckers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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