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Jonathan Rauch

Jonathan Rauch

Guest Scholar, Governance Studies

A senior writer for National Journal magazine in Washington and a contributing editor for The Atlantic Monthly, Jonathan Rauch has written several books and numerous commentaries on public policy, culture, and economics. Read Full Bio



Expertise

Same-sex marriage; Gay issues; Social policy; Politics

Background

Current Positions
Senior writer, National Journal; Contributing Editor, The Atlantic Monthly

Past Positions
Columnist, National Journal

Awards
2005 National Magazine Award for Columns and Commentary

Education

B.A., Yale University, 1982

"Marriage is our first and best line of defense against financial, medical and emotional meltdown. It stabilizes communities by formalizing responsibilities and creating kin networks. And its absence can be calamitous, whether in inner cities or gay ghettos."


Research and Commentary

Save to My PortfolioAround the Halls: The Debt Limit Clock Runs OutJuly 29, 2011Brookings Up Front Blog
Save to My PortfolioAround the Halls: The Fiscal Commission VoteDecember 03, 2010Brookings Up Front Blog
Save to My PortfolioAround the Halls: Reducing the Budget Deficit November 12, 2010Brookings Up Front Blog
Save to My PortfolioDivided We ThriveNovember 06, 2010The New York Times
Save to My PortfolioThe Tea Party MovementSeptember 15, 2010NPR's Morning Edition
Save to My PortfolioA "Kagan Doctrine" on Gay MarriageJuly 02, 2010The New York Times
Save to My PortfolioArriving at a Compromise on Gay MarriageMarch 02, 2009Talk of the Nation, NPR
Save to My PortfolioA Reconciliation on Gay Marriage February 21, 2009The New York Times
Save to My PortfolioCampaigns For and Against Same-Sex MarriageOctober 26, 2008Los Angeles Times
Save to My PortfolioGay Marriage Is Good for AmericaJune 21, 2008The Wall Street Journal
Save to My PortfolioMarriage Causes Shift in Gay CultureMay 17, 2007NPR "Day to Day"
Save to My PortfolioAll Over but the Pullback from IraqDecember 04, 2005The Washington Post
Save to My PortfolioBipolar Disorder: Is America Divided?January/February 2005The Atlantic Monthly
Save to My PortfolioBush Is Not a Safe Pair of Hands. But Is Kerry?October 23, 2004National Journal
Save to My PortfolioDivided We StandOct-04The Atlantic Monthly
Save to My PortfolioVirginia's New Jim CrowJune 13, 2004The Washington Post
Save to My PortfolioDiversity in a New America: Charting the ChangesWinter 2002The Brookings Institution

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