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.

Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running

Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running

As she hits the 2014 campaign trail, the front-runner’s bustling schedule makes her 2016 intentions clear.

Oct 6, 2014 / John Nichols

EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: How the Koch Brothers Are Molding the Next Scott Walkers

EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: How the Koch Brothers Are Molding the Next Scott Walkers EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: How the Koch Brothers Are Molding the Next Scott Walkers

At a June, Koch-organized summit, Arizona Republican Doug Ducey begged billionaire favor by linking himself to the union-busting Wisconsinite and announcing, “I can't emphasize eno...

Oct 2, 2014 / John Nichols

Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas

Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas

Feisty independent Greg Orman is polling well against GOP Senator Pat Roberts, a shill for Big Money in this reddest of red states.

Oct 1, 2014 / John Nichols

7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election

7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election 7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election

Their extremist policies have made them so vulnerable that corporate America is scrambling to save them.

Oct 1, 2014 / John Nichols

The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them

The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them

Unfortunately, the High Court is focused on expanding the influence of billionaires, not voters.

Sep 30, 2014 / John Nichols

Barbara Lee Was Right in 2001. She’s Still Right Now.

Barbara Lee Was Right in 2001. She’s Still Right Now. Barbara Lee Was Right in 2001. She’s Still Right Now.

Tuesday the Congresswoman called for “a full congressional debate and vote on any military action, as required by the Constitution.”

Sep 24, 2014 / John Nichols

Did the UK Media Push Scotland’s ‘No’ Vote?

Did the UK Media Push Scotland’s ‘No’ Vote? Did the UK Media Push Scotland’s ‘No’ Vote?

Scotland was closely divided on the issue of independence. But media cast a loud “no” vote.

Sep 19, 2014 / John Nichols

What the US Could Learn From Scotland’s Anti-Austerity Independence Vote

What the US Could Learn From Scotland’s Anti-Austerity Independence Vote What the US Could Learn From Scotland’s Anti-Austerity Independence Vote

Thursday’s independence referendum in Scotland offers a lesson on how to run a high-stakes, high-turnout election.

Sep 18, 2014 / John Nichols

Scotland’s Referendum on Austerity

Scotland’s Referendum on Austerity Scotland’s Referendum on Austerity

A remarkable democratic debate over independence has forced an admission that austerity is a vital, perhaps definitive, issue.

Sep 17, 2014 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence

Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence

The former secretary of state and President Obama seem to be struggling with the whole “when in the course of human events…” thing.

Sep 16, 2014 / John Nichols

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