About Ruben Navarrette

Ruben Navarrette

Ruben Navarrette

Ruben Navarrette is a nationally syndicated columnist, writer of the Navarrette Nation newsletter at Substack, regular contributor to Spectrum News 1 in Los Angeles, contributor to The Daily Beast (on the left) and Newsmax Magazine (on the right), feature writer for Latino Magazine, member of USA Today’s Board of Contributors, host of the podcast “Ruben In The Center,” regular contributor of video commentary to Omaha-based Straight Arrow News, author of “A Darker Shade of Crimson: Odyssey of a Harvard Chicano” (Bantam), founder & CEO of “The Navarrette Sonic Podcast Network,” and communications coach specializing in personal brand development and the creation of media projects for individuals, companies and nonprofit organizations.

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In Redistricting Case, Supreme Court Flunks History and Common Sense May 05, 2026

SAN DIEGO — Allow me to insert some lawyer language. Henceforth, the Supreme Court should avoid clumsily manhandling cases that involve the thorny topic of race. Why? Because at least six Justices — those who are ideologically conservat... Read More

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Armed With Grace and Respect, King Charles III Conquers America Apr 30, 2026

SAN DIEGO — I did not have on my bingo card that a four-day visit to the United States by the King of England would pack such an emotional punch. It's positively bonkers! The royals must have magical powers. They can take something and transfo... Read More

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Trump has Brought the Assassination Attempts Upon Himself Apr 28, 2026

SAN DIEGO — You may wonder: Why does this keep happening? For the answer, we should take a look at who it keeps happening to. In the wake of another attempted assassination of President Donald Trump — this time, at White House Correspond... Read More

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The U.S. War Against Iran War Is Maddening -- For All Sides Apr 23, 2026

SAN DIEGO — The war against Iran ought to be rebranded, from Operation Epic Fury to "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride." President Donald Trump is winning the war militarily, but losing it diplomatically. I miss the old days when a president, if he wanted ... Read More