Ruth Marcus

The Trump administration last week reversed Obama-era federal guidelines that had allowed transgender students to use school bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identities.

Marcus: Trump’s preposterous rationale for revoking transgender bathroom rights

February 26, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

The Trump administration's move to rescind bathroom access protections for transgender students rests on the idea that school bathroom policies are "a states' rights issue."

President Donald Trump raises a fist after his inauguration in front of the U.S. Capitol last Friday.

Marcus: President Trump’s clenched-fist inaugural address

January 23, 2017 at 12:41 p.m.

This will be the presidency of the raised fist, not the outstretched hand. Inaugural addresses are traditionally occasions of inclusion and healing. In that transformative moment, the new president sheds...

Russian nesting dolls depicting Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are seen at a gift shop in central Moscow on Monday.

Marcus: Trump’s legitimacy aside, Russian meddling must be investigated

January 16, 2017 at 2:14 p.m.

For all of John Lewis' heroic service to his country, the Georgia congressman's assertion that Donald Trump is not a "legitimate" president was not appropriate or helpful.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton arrives at Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday.

Marcus: Hillary Clinton needs to learn from her mistakes

November 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Hillary Clinton's top priority, if she is elected president must be, if she is to succeed on any substantive front, to combat her own worst instincts.

Former President Bill Clinton speaks during a press conference announcing a partnership between The Clinton Climate Initiative and Large Cities Climate Leadership Group on Aug. 1, 2006, in Los Angeles.

Marcus: Clinton Foundation quid pro quo? It’s complicated

August 24, 2016 at 4:15 p.m.

The facts so far don't come close to special prosecutor territory. The "favors done" -- the supposed quo for the Clinton Foundation quid -- appear pretty meager.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up after his wife Melania's speech Monday at the Republican National Convention.

Marcus: Campaign mops up poorly after Melania Trump speech mess

July 20, 2016 at 10:02 a.m.

The evident plagiarism in Melania Trump's speech, and the handling of it after its predictably swift disclosure, reflects poorly on the Trump campaign.

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