John Nichols

National Affairs Correspondent

@NicholsUprising

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.

Denver, Colorado

Let’s Start Saving Journalism by Saving This One Newspaper Let’s Start Saving Journalism by Saving This One Newspaper

A union’s urgent struggle to preserve The Denver Post has been joined by the paper’s editorial page.

Apr 10, 2018 / John Nichols

Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular

Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular

The president’s pattern of lying to himself—and to fellow Republicans—sustains bad policy and failed governance.

Apr 6, 2018 / John Nichols

A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin

A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin

A key election result suggests that the gun lobby’s influence may be waning in critical swing states.

Apr 4, 2018 / John Nichols

MLK at Peace Rally

Dr. King Knew That Labor Rights Are Human Rights Dr. King Knew That Labor Rights Are Human Rights

The civil-rights leader was proud to rally with public workers and to connect their struggle with the struggle for a fair and equitable economy.

Apr 3, 2018 / John Nichols

Donald Trump

The Real Problem With Sinclair The Real Problem With Sinclair

They have a right to their conservative opinions. But media consolidation and one-size-fits-all content damages the discourse in communities nationwide.

Apr 2, 2018 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Grin

Incredible! Now Scott Walker Wants to Abolish a Statewide Elected Office Incredible! Now Scott Walker Wants to Abolish a Statewide Elected Office

The antidemocratic governor wants to eliminate the Office of State Treasurer, and with it another potential check and balance on his authority.

Mar 30, 2018 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Campaign

Scott Walker Is Finally Forced to Call Special Elections in Wisconsin Scott Walker Is Finally Forced to Call Special Elections in Wisconsin

Public outcry and legal action prevented an out-of-control Republican governor from dismantling democracy.

Mar 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Grin

Scott Walker Is Trying To Dismantle Democracy in Wisconsin Scott Walker Is Trying To Dismantle Democracy in Wisconsin

Instead of following an order to call special elections to fill vacant legislative seats, the governor wants a new law that says they can be left empty for a year.

Mar 27, 2018 / John Nichols

john bolton lobby trump tower

What Congress Can Do to Check a Warmongering Lunatic What Congress Can Do to Check a Warmongering Lunatic

John Bolton’s appointment as national-security adviser does not require Senate confirmation. That doesn’t mean Congress is powerless.

Mar 26, 2018 / John Nichols

Is Net Neutrality the Sleeper Issue for Democrats in 2018?

Is Net Neutrality the Sleeper Issue for Democrats in 2018? Is Net Neutrality the Sleeper Issue for Democrats in 2018?

Across the country, candidates are campaigning on restoring a free and open Internet.

Mar 23, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

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