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.

Rex Tillerson

Rex Tillerson’s Jaw-Dropping Testimony Just Completely Disqualified Him Rex Tillerson’s Jaw-Dropping Testimony Just Completely Disqualified Him

The former ExxonMobil CEO is too conflicted, too ill-prepared, and too disengaged to be seriously considered for the position of secretary of state.

Jan 12, 2017 / John Nichols

Rex Tillerson Would Put the Dollar Sign on the American Flag

Rex Tillerson Would Put the Dollar Sign on the American Flag Rex Tillerson Would Put the Dollar Sign on the American Flag

Our country needs a secretary of state who will guide foreign policy with a steady hand, not place profit ahead of diplomacy.

Jan 11, 2017 / John Nichols

Senator Susan Collins.

Susan Collins Just Disgraced Herself at Jeff Sessions’s Confirmation Hearing Susan Collins Just Disgraced Herself at Jeff Sessions’s Confirmation Hearing

The senator proved once and for all that she’s no moderate.

Jan 10, 2017 / John Nichols

Sen. Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown Is the First Senator to Say ‘No’ to Jeff Sessions Sherrod Brown Is the First Senator to Say ‘No’ to Jeff Sessions

“I have serious concerns that Senator Sessions’ record on civil rights is at direct odds with the task of promoting justice and equality for all.”

Jan 9, 2017 / John Nichols

Maxine Waters

Courageous House Progressives Raise ‘Justice and Fairness’ Objections to Certifying Trump Courageous House Progressives Raise ‘Justice and Fairness’ Objections to Certifying Trump

Congressional Progressive Caucus members interrupt certification of electoral votes to raise concerns about voter suppression.

Jan 6, 2017 / John Nichols

Matt Bevin Kentucky

Why Workers Everywhere Should Be Scared by Kentucky’s Assault on Unions Why Workers Everywhere Should Be Scared by Kentucky’s Assault on Unions

Workers should be preparing to push back as the Republicans who control the White House and the Congress bring their anti-union agenda to Washington.

Jan 5, 2017 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan House

Just 18 Percent of Americans Approve of the Congress Paul Ryan Leads Just 18 Percent of Americans Approve of the Congress Paul Ryan Leads

But Republicans are sticking with him.

Jan 4, 2017 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan on Gun Control

House Republicans Dive into the Swamp House Republicans Dive into the Swamp

A scheme to gut ethics oversight revealed the true character of GOP members of the House and their so-called leadership.

Jan 3, 2017 / John Nichols

President-elect Donald Trump

A Resolution for 2017: Keep Reminding Trump That He Has No Mandate A Resolution for 2017: Keep Reminding Trump That He Has No Mandate

Republicans opposed Obama and a Democratic Congress that had broad support. Democrats must now oppose Trump and a Republican Congress that lacks it.

Dec 30, 2016 / John Nichols

Charles Dickens and the Ghosts of Christmas Present

Charles Dickens and the Ghosts of Christmas Present Charles Dickens and the Ghosts of Christmas Present

Our duty as citizens and humans does not end with an electoral disappointment. It begins.

Dec 24, 2016 / John Nichols

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