About Mona Charen

Mona Charen

Mona Charen

Mona Charen is a syndicated columnist and political analyst. She began her career as a speechwriter for Nancy Reagan, and later served as associate director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, before a stint working for Rep. Jack Kemp’s presidential campaign. She then spent six years as a commentator on CNN and has served as a judge of the Pulitzer Prizes. Ms. Charen is policy editor of The Bulwark and host of the “Beg to Differ” podcast.

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What's the Matter with Kansas' Senators? Sep 25, 2026

The home of Dwight Eisenhower and Amelia Earhart is rarely part of the national conversation — but that could be about to change. It is becoming clear that the race for Senate this year could be a huge upset. In the 19th century, Kansas was the... Read More

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Not Quite Grateful for a Broken Arm, but It's a Reminder of People's Amazing Resilience in the Face of Disabilities Sep 18, 2026

On the Sunday evening of Labor Day weekend, after a delightful dinner with close friends, I tripped over one of those ubiquitous electric rent-a-scooters. I went down hard, landing on my knee and arm, though luckily not hitting my head. At home that ... Read More

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Vance Called El-Sayed Evil -- He's One to Talk Sep 04, 2026

In a year when Democrats have the wind at their backs and a shot at winning even in Texas, primary voters in Michigan have chosen a Senate candidate in Abdul El-Sayed who needlessly alienates many voters. But of all the Republican politicians to crit... Read More

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They Will Try to Steal the 2026 Elections Aug 28, 2026

The Supreme Court gave us a start yesterday, with what looked, at first glance, like a win for Trump's efforts to suppress mail-in ballots. But, as Andrew Egger explained, that isn't quite what happened. In broad outline, the Court stayed a lower cou... Read More