Catherine Rampell is an American journalist and nationally syndicated opinion columnist known for her insightful commentary on economics, public policy, politics, and immigration. She writes a twice-weekly column for The Washington Post and serves as a political and economics commentator for CNN and PBS NewsHour.
Born on November 4, 1984, Rampell grew up in South Florida in a Jewish family. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology.
Before joining The Washington Post in 2014, Rampell was an economics journalist, theater critic, and blogger for The New York Times. Throughout her career, she has received several accolades, including the 2021 Online Journalism Award for Commentary and the 2010 Weidenbaum Center Award for Evidence-Based Journalism. She has also been a seven-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award.
In addition to her writing, Rampell is active on social media platforms, sharing her commentary and engaging with readers. She maintains a profile on Bluesky, where she describes herself as a former theater critic and current theater enthusiast.
For a comprehensive archive of her writings and more information, you can visit her official website.