Mary Lynn F. Jones is a Washington-based writer. Her work has also appeared in The Chicago Tribune, National Journal, the Washington Business Journal, and Barron’s Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges. A native Washingtonian, Jones has been a regular political commentator for WMAL-AM and has made numerous radio and television appearances, including on National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” and Fox News Channel. Mary Lynn received her master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and her bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College.