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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How Tucker Carlson Taught Me to Keep an Open Mind May 12, 2026

SAN DIEGO — Occasionally, I'll find myself standing in front of a group of college journalism students. It's my job to give them tips on writing and storytelling and the proper way to communicate. I yammer on even though I'm not sure if I'm ge... Read More

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California Has Many Problems -- a Lackluster Governor's Race is Just the Latest One May 07, 2026

SAN DIEGO — As a native Californian who has lived here most of my life and can't imagine living anywhere else, I've been eager for several weeks to comment on the governor's race in my home state. At the same time, I've been resisting that urg... Read More

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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