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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Californians Overcome Another Disaster: Their Primary Election Jun 04, 2026

SAN DIEGO — Here's a political postcard from California, where the scenery is beautiful, but the election choices are grotesque. It makes for a depressing vibe. ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, whose show broadcasts from Los Angeles, picked up... Read More

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Trump Finally Gets Smart on Iran War -- But Can He Follow Through? Jun 02, 2026

SAN DIEGO — I honestly didn't think it was possible. But, as remarkable as it sounds, President Donald Trump managed to say something really smart about the war with Iran. Before we get to the smart thing, let's look back at some of the dumb t... Read More

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DNC's Failed Autopsy Could Prove Fatal to Democrats in Midterms May 29, 2026

SAN DIEGO — Every time I see another example of President Donald Trump weakening America — by desecrating our Constitution, destroying our traditions, or diminishing our position in the world — I get furious. At Democrats. The way... Read More

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Becerra is the Best of the Bunch -- But He's No Bobby Kennedy May 26, 2026

SAN DIEGO — Many Mexican Americans who grew up amid the subtle racism of California probably never thought they'd see the day that one of our own would be elected governor of the nation's most populous state. Now Democratic frontrunner Xavier B... Read More