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.

Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation

Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation

The 2016 contender who last year warned new anti-labor measures were divisive and “a distraction” is back in for a fight with unions.

Feb 20, 2015 / John Nichols

Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago?

Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago? Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago?

The mayor’s spending millions, but unions and progressives are fighting for grassroots democracy.

Feb 19, 2015 / John Nichols

Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War

Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War

Instead of a vague authorization of the use of force, the congresswoman seeks a real debate and a comprehensive strategy.

Feb 17, 2015 / John Nichols

The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions

The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is getting bipartisan pushback against his attack on labor unions.

Feb 16, 2015 / John Nichols

David Carr Was Our Guide Through a ‘Dead-Bang Ugly’ Media Moment

David Carr Was Our Guide Through a ‘Dead-Bang Ugly’ Media Moment David Carr Was Our Guide Through a ‘Dead-Bang Ugly’ Media Moment

The New York Times columnist championed journalism and humanity.

Feb 13, 2015 / John Nichols

Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod

Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod

A new poll finds real interest in Elizabeth Warren, and in a multi-candidate race.

Feb 11, 2015 / John Nichols

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers

Brazen attacks on unions threaten wages, workplace protections and more.

Feb 10, 2015 / John Nichols

Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race

Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race

Labor-allied party in New York  joins national push for a Warren challenge to Hillary Clinton.

Feb 9, 2015 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’

Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’ Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’

Forget about the Republican “war on science,” this presidential contender’s got a problem with universities focusing on public service and veracity.

Feb 4, 2015 / John Nichols

How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’

How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’ How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’

The Bush Machine plays for keeps—and this time, they hauled out the heavy artillery to shoot down Romney.

Feb 4, 2015 / John Nichols

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