Robin Givhan

Washington, D.C.

Senior Critic-at-Large at The Washington Post

I'm the Washington Post senior critic-at-large, writing about politics, race and the arts. My book "Make It Ours" is coming 6/24! https://t.co/cMx5sGwG4R

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Articles

Biden was empath-in-chief. Can a divided country offer him empathy?

5 days ago | phillytrib.com | Robin Givhan

When President Joe Biden acknowledged his cancer diagnosis in a statement on social media, he included a photograph with his wife, Jill. Together, they thanked members of the public for their words of support and uplift, and expressed their resolve, noting “we are strongest in the broken places.” It’s a sentiment he’s shared before when he talks of national unity and massive tragedy. But this is not a test in the face of a sweeping disaster. It’s a much smaller, more human scale.
In Charlie Rangel’s death, more reminders of democracy’s broken bits

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Robin Givhan

In Charlie Rangel’s death, more reminders of democracy’s broken bits (washingtonpost.com) In Charlie Rangel’s death, more reminders of democracy’s broken bits By Robin Givhan 2025052720555100 Charles B.
Five pencils, two dolls & one president who really wants a big new plane

2 weeks ago | phillytrib.com | Robin Givhan

Planes, dolls and pencils: How many does a person really need? America’s children will have to make do with fewer pencils when they’re doing their schoolwork. And when play time comes around, they’ll have to be satisfied with fewer dolls. This is the observation of their president, who has been cranking tariffs up and down like a thermostat as he runs hot and cold on allies, antagonists and his own standing with the public.
Biden was empath-in-chief. Can a divided country offer him empathy?

2 weeks ago | smh.com.au | Robin Givhan

May 22, 2025 — 11.48am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. When President Joe Biden acknowledged his cancer diagnosis in a statement on social media, he included a photograph with his wife, Jill.
Biden was empath-in-chief. Can a divided country offer him empathy?

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Robin Givhan

Biden was empath-in-chief. Can a divided country offer him empathy? (washingtonpost.com) Biden was empath-in-chief. Can a divided country offer him empathy? By Robin Givhan 2025052022393600 When President Joe Biden acknowledged his cancer diagnosis in a statement on social media, he included a photograph with his wife, Jill.
Anna Wintour, uma activista improvável contra Washington e pela inclusão

2 weeks ago | publico.pt | Robin Givhan

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Anna Wintour becomes an unlikely activist as Washington quashes DEI

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Robin Givhan

Anna Wintour becomes an unlikely activist as Washington quashes DEI (washingtonpost.com) Anna Wintour becomes an unlikely activist as Washington quashes DEI By Robin Givhan 2025051710300000 NEW YORK On May 20, at the Cipriani event space across from Grand Central Terminal, boldface names from the world of fine art, Hollywood, fashion and politics, as well as the cocoon of philanthropic wealth, will gather to honor the legacy of photographer Gordon Parks.
Five pencils, two dolls and a president who really wants a big new plane

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Robin Givhan

Robin Givhan and The Washington Post|Published 18 minutes ago 5minUS president Donald Trump's toy plane in the oval office. Image: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington PostPlanes, dolls and pencils: How many does a person really need? America’s children will have to make do with fewer pencils when they’re doing their schoolwork. And when play time comes around, they’ll have to be satisfied with fewer dolls.
Five pencils, two dolls and a president who really wants a big new plane

2 weeks ago | thestar.co.za | Robin Givhan |Demetrius Freeman

Robin Givhan and The Washington Post|Published 1 day agoUS president Donald Trump's toy plane in the oval office. Image: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington PostPlanes, dolls and pencils: How many does a person really need? America’s children will have to make do with fewer pencils when they’re doing their schoolwork. And when play time comes around, they’ll have to be satisfied with fewer dolls.
Five pencils, two dolls & one president who really wants a big new plane

3 weeks ago | newsday.com | Robin Givhan

Planes, dolls and pencils: How many does a person really need? America’s children will have to make do with fewer pencils when they’re doing their schoolwork. And when play time comes around, they’ll have to be satisfied with fewer dolls. This is the observation of their president, who has been cranking tariffs up and down like a thermostat as he runs hot and cold on allies, antagonists and his own standing with the public.