John Nichols

National Affairs Correspondent

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John Nichols is a national affairs correspondent for The Nation. He has written, cowritten, or edited over a dozen books on topics ranging from histories of American socialism and the Democratic Party to analyses of US and global media systems. His latest, cowritten with Senator Bernie Sanders, is the New York Times bestseller It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.

President Donald Trump

Journalists Are Not the Enemy, Mr. President Journalists Are Not the Enemy, Mr. President

Americans who take seriously the democratic promise of the First Amendment must explicitly and consistently reject Trump’s attacks on freedom of the press.

Aug 16, 2018 / John Nichols

Christine Hallquist Isn’t Just the First Transgender Candidate for Governor—She’s Also a Visionary Progressive

Christine Hallquist Isn’t Just the First Transgender Candidate for Governor—She’s Also a Visionary Progressive Christine Hallquist Isn’t Just the First Transgender Candidate for Governor—She’s Also a Visionary Progressive

The history-making candidate says that Vermonters will elect her because of her platform.

Aug 15, 2018 / John Nichols

The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect

The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect

The Democratic party’s new rock star is storming the country on behalf of insurgent populists.

Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

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Devin Nunes Is the Exact Constitution-Shredding Miscreant the Founders Feared Devin Nunes Is the Exact Constitution-Shredding Miscreant the Founders Feared

And he should resign.

Aug 10, 2018 / John Nichols

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Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections

This Michigan congressional nominee has a big vision for renewing and building upon the promise of the Civil Rights Act.

Aug 9, 2018 / John Nichols

A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri

A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri

Unions just upset the calculus of the Koch brothers and their corporate allies by winning a landslide victory for labor rights.

Aug 8, 2018 / John Nichols

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A ‘Summer of Workers’ Win in Missouri Could Be a Pivot Point for American Labor A ‘Summer of Workers’ Win in Missouri Could Be a Pivot Point for American Labor

Unions are fighting to overturn a so-called “right-to-work” law. If they win, it will be a huge victory for working Americans.

Aug 6, 2018 / John Nichols

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The Right Way to Talk About Impeaching Donald Trump The Right Way to Talk About Impeaching Donald Trump

Kaniela Ing wants Democrats to understand that impeachment is necessary to end the chaos and focus on the issues that matter.

Aug 4, 2018 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Medicare

Thanks to the Koch Brothers, We Have More Proof that Single Payer Saves Money and Cares for All of Us Thanks to the Koch Brothers, We Have More Proof that Single Payer Saves Money and Cares for All of Us

A study that was intended to make the case against Medicare for All reveals that the reform could save Americans trillions of dollars.

Jul 31, 2018 / John Nichols

Ron Dellums

Ron Dellums Maintained a ‘Relentless Faith in Our Ability to Make a Better World’ Ron Dellums Maintained a ‘Relentless Faith in Our Ability to Make a Better World’

The former congressman, who has died at 82, was a proud battler for peace and justice who took the activism of the streets to Congress.

Jul 30, 2018 / John Nichols

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