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.

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

The Senate Tried to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Today. Guess What Stopped Them?

The Senate Tried to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Today. Guess What Stopped Them? The Senate Tried to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Today. Guess What Stopped Them?

But this fight is far from over.

Sep 11, 2014 / John Nichols

Obama’s Plan for Military Action Requires Congressional Checks and Balances

Obama’s Plan for Military Action Requires Congressional Checks and Balances Obama’s Plan for Military Action Requires Congressional Checks and Balances

Congress has a constitutional duty to debate and vote on Obama’s plan to expand the US role in Iraq and Syria.

Sep 11, 2014 / John Nichols

As Obama Prepares His Iraq Talk, Massachusetts Democrats Nominate an Antiwar Vet for Congress

As Obama Prepares His Iraq Talk, Massachusetts Democrats Nominate an Antiwar Vet for Congress As Obama Prepares His Iraq Talk, Massachusetts Democrats Nominate an Antiwar Vet for Congress

Candidate Seth Moulton is in “the long tradition of men and women who served and then used their public positions to speak out against war…”

Sep 10, 2014 / John Nichols

Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’

Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’ Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’

A new crop of progressive populists is winning primaries across the nation and challenging Clintonian orthodoxy.

Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols

What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?

What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality? What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?

An ad that embraces same-sex marriage signals the change in our politics.

Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols

This Is a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for the Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics

This Is a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for the Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics This Is a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for the Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics

A grassroots citizen-driven campaign has forced the Senate to debate a constitutional response to Citizens United.

Sep 8, 2014 / John Nichols

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