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.

Trump and Ryan

Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes Are Betraying the Constitution in the Service of Donald Trump Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes Are Betraying the Constitution in the Service of Donald Trump

The Speaker of the House has abandoned his duty to defend the authority of the House in order to serve as an agent of the president.

Feb 2, 2018 / John Nichols

After a Dismal State of the Union, ‘We’re Going to Shake Off Trump’s Dark Shadow’

After a Dismal State of the Union, ‘We’re Going to Shake Off Trump’s Dark Shadow’ After a Dismal State of the Union, ‘We’re Going to Shake Off Trump’s Dark Shadow’

The best part of State of the Union night was the rejection of Trump’s bullying, and the outlining by Donna Edwards of an alternative vision.

Jan 31, 2018 / John Nichols

mark pocan

Republicans Are Furious About Mark Pocan’s Guest to the State of the Union Republicans Are Furious About Mark Pocan’s Guest to the State of the Union

The Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair has invited a union activist and advocate for the Dreamers who is running against Paul Ryan to attend Trump’s speech.

Jan 30, 2018 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting

Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting

The Republican governor is refusing to call special elections to fill vacant legislative seats, as his allies attack nonpartisan oversight of elections.

Jan 25, 2018 / John Nichols

Women's March Crowd NYC 2018

The Most Important Story This Month Was Not the Government Shutdown The Most Important Story This Month Was Not the Government Shutdown

It’s the grassroots activism that could end Republican control of Congress.

Jan 25, 2018 / John Nichols

Steve Bullock Office

A Governor Renews Net-Neutrality Protections With the Stroke of a Pen A Governor Renews Net-Neutrality Protections With the Stroke of a Pen

Montana’s Steve Bullock comes up with simple step states can take to preserve Internet freedoms.

Jan 24, 2018 / John Nichols

John Kelly and Donald Trump

John Kelly, Enabler in Chief John Kelly, Enabler in Chief

The White House chief of staff is encouraging Trump’s worst instincts.

Jan 22, 2018 / John Nichols

Donald Trump Owns This Shutdown

Donald Trump Owns This Shutdown Donald Trump Owns This Shutdown

The president is so AWOL, he might as well be golfing at Mar-a-Lago.

Jan 20, 2018 / John Nichols

Diane Russell Hand Raised

Women Aren’t Just Marching Against Trump—They’re Running Against Trumpism Women Aren’t Just Marching Against Trump—They’re Running Against Trumpism

As women take the lead in flipping Republican statehouse seats to the Democrats, candidates like Maine’s Diane Russell are eyeing governorships.

Jan 19, 2018 / John Nichols

Trump Oval Office Hands Raised

Congress Must Censure Donald Trump’s Bigotry Congress Must Censure Donald Trump’s Bigotry

Two members of Congress have proposed a necessary accountability move.

Jan 18, 2018 / John Nichols

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