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.

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

People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality

People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality

As the FCC prepares to defend a free and open Internet, it’s vital to keep the pressure on.

Feb 3, 2015 / John Nichols

Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century

Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century

The 2016 contender is running well because he’s the ultimate political insider.

Feb 1, 2015 / John Nichols

If Elections Matter for Greece, Why Not for America?

If Elections Matter for Greece, Why Not for America? If Elections Matter for Greece, Why Not for America?

Voting should have the power to begin the world over again.

Jan 28, 2015 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary

Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary

As Republicans beg for the favor of the oligarchs, the Vermont Senator challenges billionaire politics.

Jan 24, 2015 / John Nichols

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