Robin Givhan

2 weeks ago | phillytrib.com | Robin Givhan

Charles B. Rangel arrived in Congress several lifetimes ago, back when skilled deal-making was a regular and revered part of the job and not what it has become: a grudging miracle that rises at the last minute to keep the government running until the next man-made emergency emerges a few months hence.

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Robin Givhan

The federal battle on antisemitism: Fighting prejudice with prejudice (washingtonpost.com) The federal battle on antisemitism: Fighting prejudice with prejudice By Robin Givhan 2025060423014000 In the aftermath of the fiery attack on a group of people in Boulder, Colorado, who had gathered for a march calling for the release of hostages in Gaza, the brick plaza where they once stood was cordoned off with police tape.

3 weeks 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.