Ruth Marcus Bio, Washington Post, Husband, Age, Net Worth, Nationality

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Ruth Marcus Biography | Wikipedia

Who is Ruth Marcus?

Ruth Marcus is an American journalist and political commentator. Popular for writing an op-ed column for The Washington. In addition to being the Deputy Page Editor at the Post. Prior, she was serving as a Visiting Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution.  Outstandingly, she was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in March 2007.

Ruth managed the fete for Commentary. She is a law school graduate too. She opted to continue with a career in journalism this notwithstanding. Foregoing practicing law as an attorney.  Philosophically identifying as a liberal. Thus registered as an Independent. Ideologically and politically liberal.

Ruth Marcus Washington Post

As already mentioned, Ruth is an associate editor and columnist for The Post. Having been with The Post since 1984. However, she waited till 1986 to join the national staff. Specifically, covering campaign finance and the Justice Department. Besides, the Supreme Court and the White House too.
Raising to serve as deputy national editor from 1999 through 2002. Effectively supervising reporters who covered money and politics. In addition to those who covered Congress and the Supreme Court. Without forgetting those who dealt with other national issues. Ultimately joining the editorial board in 2003. Finally began writing a regular column in 2006.

Ruth  Age | Birthday

How old is Ruth Marcus?

Born Ruth Allyn Marcus on May 15, 1958. Ruth is 65 years old as of 2023. Thus she celebrates her birthday on May 15 every year. Marcus was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Ruth Marcus Nationality | Ethnicity

Ruth is of an American Nationality. She is from a Jewish family.

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Ruth Marcus Education

Ruth is both a graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School.  At Yale University she graduated with a BA ( Bachelor of Arts). Later she graduated with a JD ( Juris Doctor) from Harvard Law School.
Harvard University. Ruth attended school in Livingston. Fellow columnist Mona Charen, with whom she attended school and has remained a close friend.

A Juris Doctor or  a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Commonly, or loosely a Doctor of Law abbreviated (JD). This is a graduate-entry professional degree in law.For the record a  JD is the standard degree obtained to practice law in the United States. Interestingly, unlike in some other jurisdictions, there is no undergraduate degree to practice in the United States.

Also of importance to note is in the United States the JD is earned by completing law school. This along with Australia, Canada, and some other common law countries. While at Yale University she wrote for the college newspaper. On receiving her B.A. degree, Ruth wrote for the National Law Journal. It seems this motivated her to attend Harvard Law School. Finally, she received her J.D. degree in 1984.

Ruth  Family | Parents

Ruth grew up in a Jewish family in Livingston, New Jersey. It is only known that both her parents were pharmacists. Currently, there is no information if she has any siblings too.

Ruth Marcus Height | Weight | Body Measurements

Ruth height is not available right now. We will update Marcus’s Height, weight, and Body Measurements as soon as possible.

Ruth Marcus Marriage | Husband

In 1994, Ruth married former Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz, a Democrat. Emma Rose Leibowitz and Julia Rachel Leibowitz are the daughters of the couple. They live in Maryland. The family boasts and the world’s cutest dog.

Ruth Marcus Net Worth

Ruth’s income is mostly from being a successful Journalist.  Her estimated  net worth is $ 1m – 5m.

Ruth Marcus Salary

As earlier mentioned her income is from being a journalist. Having served for that long and raising the ranks, it is not easy to estimate her salary.

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