Jeff Robbins

Jeff Robbins

Jeff Robbins

Former assistant United States attorney and United States delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council Jeff Robbins is a veteran attorney who specializes in the First Amendment. Follow his weekly column to hear his liberal take on politics, national security, human rights and the Mideast. Read his full bio here.

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Life of the Party: Maine's Senate Race Tests the Democrats' Future May 05, 2026

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Dead Duck: Kash Patel Files a Lulu of a Lawsuit Apr 28, 2026

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Willfully Blind: American Universities Continue to Squirm Under Stefanik's Anti-Semitism Spotlight Apr 21, 2026

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Suddenly Accountable: For Social Media Giants, the Party May Be Over Apr 14, 2026

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