Marriage-Equality Stance Makes NAACP Relevant Again

May 23, 2012

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson says that the civil rights organization has finally returned to center stage.

How to Remember Donna Summer and Chuck Brown: Dance!

In his column at the Washington Post, Eugene Robinson reflects on this week's loss of the Queen of Disco and the Godfather of Go-Go and offers advice on paying homage to them.

Romney's Economic Proposals Are Even Worse Than Bush's

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson calls Mitt Romney an "expert on creative destruction."

It's Time to Discuss Immigration

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson writes that the immigration turnaround -- the fact that net migration from Mexico has slowed to a halt and may actually have been reversed -- makes this the perfect time to discuss  sensible, real-world reforms.

Maybe Election 2012 Isn't About the Economy After All

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson says that overseas events, more than domestic economic concerns, could decide the outcome of the race for the White House.

GOP Rhetoric Is Delusional and Over the Top

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson says that right-wing commentary from rocker Ted Nugent and Florida Rep. Allen West is a special kind of poison that we can't ignore.

Romney Can't Shake His Image

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson says that nothing the candidate does will erase some of his worst political mistakes.

'Stand Your Ground' Laws Are a License to Kill

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson says the Trayvon Martin killing demonstrates that "Stand your ground" laws are nothing but a license to kill and should be repealed.

Santorum Needs Gingrich to Stay in the Race

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson explains why he thinks the "subtleties of the delegate math" mean that Newt Gingrich's remaining in the race for the GOP nomination will ultimately benefit Rick Santorum.

End the Afghanistan Mission Now

It was clear before the horrific massacre of Afghan civilians on Sunday, apparently by a U.S. soldier, that it was past time for America to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, writes Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson.