Ruben Navarrette is a syndicated columnist with The Washington Post Writers Group, a contributor to The Daily Beast, a feature writer for Latino Magazine, a member of USA Today’s Board of Contributors, host of the podcast “Ruben In The Center,” author of “A Darker Shade of Crimson: Odyssey of a Harvard Chicano” (Bantam), founder & CEO of “The Navarrette Sonic Podcast Network,” and a communications coach specializing in personal brand development.
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As the 2024 presidential election nears, concerns about President Joe Biden’s age and Vice President Kamala Harris’ readiness to step in are emerging. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a successful Democrat, is reassuring voters that Biden can win again. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette argues that if Biden bows out of the race, Newsom, with…
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The United States Supreme Court recently struck down affirmative action in admissions processes for U.S. colleges and universities. It was the biggest defeat for affirmative action advocates in recent history. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette remarks on the unimpressive public response to such a historic defeat and explores some of the reasons why the…
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In the aftermath of the racist shootings in Tallahassee, Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) faced a chorus of boos as he attempted to speak at a vigil honoring the victims. Despite asserting his party’s stance against racist violence in the state, some critics point to DeSantis’s policies, which oppose “wokeness” and alter the way Black…
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President Joe Biden’s White House has highlighted several achievements in service to the American people, like reducing their expenses, altering the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic and revitalizing U.S. infrastructure. Despite these accomplishments, recent polls show a majority of Americans seem to be placing greater emphasis on other intangibles, such as President Biden’s age. Straight Arrow News…
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Ramaswamy is tone deaf when talking about race
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy trails former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in the polls. Ramaswamy’s platform, which includes tightening security along the southern border and endorsing conservative family values, seems to be resonating with GOP voters. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette highlights what he sees as an Achilles’ heel,…
Aug 22
In America, politics are peculiar, petty and partisan
These days, it’s pretty clear that Americans can’t see eye to eye on much. And now, with yet another indictment slapped on former President Donald Trump, you can bet that the already-wide gap between the nation’s political factions is only going to get wider. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette shares his thoughts on how…
Aug 15
Mandatory retirement for older politicians is long overdue
At the age of 80, President Joe Biden holds the distinction of being the oldest president to serve in the White House, a fact that has sparked apprehension across the electorate. This concern extends to other politicians, as various members of Congress have displayed visible signs of aging, including instances of stumbling, hesitating in front…
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Republican politicians are getting ready for the primary debate scheduled for Aug. 23. One debate topic might focus on how to address drug addiction and the growing fentanyl crisis in the United States. Legislation in the House provides law enforcement with the necessary resources to tackle the increasing danger of this lethal drug. Straight Arrow…
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Presidential hopeful Mike Pence has spent a lot of time on the campaign trail defending his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, the day he certified President Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election. The topic came up again on a recent campaign stop in Iowa, when the former vice president encountered yet another angry voter…
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After George Floyd was murdered in May 2020, the investigation into his death found that the Minneapolis police department regularly used excessive force against Black and Native American people. In response to this incident, various proposals have been put forth to address the issue of systemic racism in police departments, such as increasing the amount…
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The debate over reparations in California will be messy
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The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on June 29 to gut affirmative action has now made it illegal for colleges to consider race as a specific factor in their admissions process. The plaintiffs argued that Harvard admissions unfairly held Asian Americans to a higher standard when it comes to objective measures like test scores, while giving them low…
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Florida’s new anti-immigration law hurts businesses
Many businesses using undocumented workers in the agriculture, construction and hospitality sectors are concerned with a new Florida law, Senate Bill 1718, which takes effect on July 1. It requires private employers with 25 or more employees to use a federal online database to confirm whether someone is eligible to work in the U.S. or…
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Even the “Terminator” — former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger — thinks California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) should run for president. Newsom has been building a national profile for some time now and coming from the Democratic stronghold of California with Washington ambitions, some think a Newsom run is not a question of if, but when. Straight Arrow…
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