About 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.

A Lovely Goodbye, but Still a Painful One Jan 08, 2026

I promised my dad that his kids — my brother, sister and I — would take him on one last trip. Today, we're keeping that promise. We're taking him home to visit family and old friends. Growing up in farm country around Okies and Mexican f... Read More

Ten Things To Keep in Mind About the Conquest of Venezuela -- and Whatever Comes Next Jan 06, 2026

How quickly things change. Before President Donald Trump toppled former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, most Americans probably never gave our neighboring country a thought. Now, everyone is an expert with an opinion. To make sure your opinion ... Read More

After the Rollercoaster of 2025, Let's Hope That 2026 Is a Smoother Ride Jan 01, 2026

As we move into the new year, let's look forward at where we're headed. But first, let's take one last look backward at where we've been. What America needs most desperately is a deep cleanse. Apart from whatever joyous moments may have occurred ove... Read More

The 10 Big Lies of The Immigration Debate Dec 23, 2025

SAN DIEGO — The worst thing about the immigration debate is not the divisiveness. It's the dishonesty. After more than 36 years of covering this rhetorical shoving match, I can tell you this much: The whole bloody thing is replete with lies. I... Read More

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