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.

New Hampshire primary

5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary 5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary

New Hampshire primaries are not always conclusive. But here are tips for assessing them.

Feb 9, 2016 / John Nichols

Presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio

Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic

After a year of over-the-top campaigning against Planned Parenthood by Republicans, Bush, and Christie now decry Rubio’s extreme anti-choice stances.

Feb 8, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio

Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio

The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.

Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols

Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy?

Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy? Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy?

The argument that Sanders is leading primarily because he’s a neighbor disregards New Hampshire voters, and New Hampshire history.

Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols

The Democratic Debate Was a Case of ‘It’s Just Not Achievable’ Versus the ‘Political Revolution’

The Democratic Debate Was a Case of ‘It’s Just Not Achievable’ Versus the ‘Political Revolution’ The Democratic Debate Was a Case of ‘It’s Just Not Achievable’ Versus the ‘Political Revolution’

Clinton says “the numbers just don’t add up.” Sanders says America needs a new calculus.

Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols

President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American

President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American

In the president’s first visit to a US mosque, he condemned the anti-Muslim rhetoric sweeping the Republican presidential campaign.

Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols

Senator Pramila Jayapal

Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress

From Zephyr Teachout to Pramila Jayapal to Lucy Flores, these women are ardent activists, deep thinkers, and champions of fundamental reform.

Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols

A Virtual Tie in Iowa—and a Win for Sanders’s Ideas

A Virtual Tie in Iowa—and a Win for Sanders’s Ideas A Virtual Tie in Iowa—and a Win for Sanders’s Ideas

The delegate split had Bernie Sanders celebrating and Hillary Clinton adopting ever-more populist themes.

Feb 2, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.

Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why. Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.

The insurgent Democrat has raised millions through small donations—and turned out huge crowds.

Jan 31, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart

Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart

By avoiding a debate, Trump wins the night—and perhaps a lot more.

Jan 29, 2016 / John Nichols

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