Gevin Reynolds
-writer/former wh staffer
Gevin Reynolds is a thought leader, political commentator, and former speechwriter to Vice President Kamala Harris.
About Gevin
Gevin Reynolds is a writer and political commentator from Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating from Harvard in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in neurobiology, he worked in the sports industry before his appointment to the Biden-Harris Administration in 2021. From 2021 to 2023, Gevin held a variety of roles at the White House, including Special Advisor to the National Cyber Director and Associate Director of Speechwriting to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Since leaving the White House in July of 2023, Gevin has become a frequent contributor to The Root, writing about political issues relevant to the Black community. In addition to his work for The Root, Gevin has published opinion pieces on issues of race, politics, law, and democracy in a variety of outlets including USA Today, The Hill, CNN, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Detroit Free Press, and The New York Daily News. He has been a guest on CNN International Newsroom and appears regularly as a panelist on Roland Martin Unfiltered.
Appearances
Publications
Donald Trump, Gaslighter-In-Chief (Resolute Square)
Something’s rotten, and not just in the state of Tennessee (CNN)
Donald Trump’s hate has no place in America. Let’s remind him in November. (The Root)
Biden must connect dots to state-level threats to our democracy (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Don’t let partisan politics kill the State of the Union (The Hill)
Legacy and leadership inspires one man’s goal for better future (Montgomery Advertiser)
Kamala Harris brings reproductive rights message to Michigan. Why you should hear it. (Detroit Free Press)
The Black History of The White House, Explored (The Root)
Black history is under attack — unfortunately, that’s nothing new. (The Hill)
Joe Biden has a secret weapon to stop another disastrous Trump term. Will he use it? (Columbus Dispatch)
Are law students like me too late to help save our democracy? No, history reminds me why. (USA Today)
A Day in the Life of a Black Man Working at the White House (The Root)
Inside the White House’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention (The Root)
Under Biden-Harris Admin, Black People Have Gained More Than We Know (The Root)
Suicide leads gun-related deaths. Why don’t we mention it when talking about gun control? (USA Today)
Biden-Harris Admin’s Historic Wins Are Fulfilling Martin Luther King’s Famous Dream (The Root)
‘Goon Squad’ is likely going to prison. Now what? (Albany Herald)
In Order for Americans To Love Our Country in Full, They Must Acknowledge Its History in Full (The Root)
For the First Time, One Georgia Includes All of Us (The Root)
On the 4th of July, Remember John Lewis’ Warning About Jan. 6th. (The Root)
Now, get this excited about local elections. (New York Daily News)
It Cost Me $64 to Vote in the Georgia Primary Elections (The Root)
Lessons that John Lewis taught me (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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