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.

Chris Christie’s Latest Terrible Idea: Let GOP Governors Control Voting for 2016

Chris Christie’s Latest Terrible Idea: Let GOP Governors Control Voting for 2016 Chris Christie’s Latest Terrible Idea: Let GOP Governors Control Voting for 2016

He wants Republicans controlling the “political apparatus” and the “governmental apparatus” of voting.

Oct 24, 2014 / John Nichols

Can Rick Weiland Win in South Dakota?

Can Rick Weiland Win in South Dakota? Can Rick Weiland Win in South Dakota?

The Democratic Senate candidate's prairie populism has made him competitive in this red state.

Oct 22, 2014 / John Nichols

One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014

One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014 One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014

Hillary Clinton may not be a populist, but she is a savvy politician.

Oct 17, 2014 / John Nichols

Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker

Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker

John Nichols appeared on All In with Chris Hayes Wednesday night to talk about how the minimum wage debate in Wisconsin could doom Scott Walker’s re-election campaign and tank his ...

Oct 16, 2014 / John Nichols and Edward Hart

Even Red-State Voters Want to Raise the Minimum Wage

Even Red-State Voters Want to Raise the Minimum Wage Even Red-State Voters Want to Raise the Minimum Wage

Eighty percent of Americans want to hike wages, but powerful Republicans keep saying no.

Oct 15, 2014 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong

Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong

Wisconsin's governor refuses to act on behalf of low-wage workers.

Oct 14, 2014 / John Nichols

How Can You Tell If US Hospitals Are Prepared for Ebola? Ask a Nurse.

How Can You Tell If US Hospitals Are Prepared for Ebola? Ask a Nurse. How Can You Tell If US Hospitals Are Prepared for Ebola? Ask a Nurse.

This is not a time to panic. It is a time to get things right.

Oct 13, 2014 / John Nichols

This Year’s Nobel Peace Prize Winners Are Radicals—and That’s a Good Thing

This Year’s Nobel Peace Prize Winners Are Radicals—and That’s a Good Thing This Year’s Nobel Peace Prize Winners Are Radicals—and That’s a Good Thing

Don’t overlook the fact that Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai have challenged economic and political elites, including multinational corporations and President Obama.

Oct 10, 2014 / John Nichols

Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin

Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin

In an emergency ruling, the Supreme Court puts "the rule of law ahead of the Scott Walker’s political gamesmanship.”

Oct 10, 2014 / John Nichols

Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’  Koch Brothers

Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers

Yes, they’re the “premier princes of dark money,” but the governor’s cool with that.

Oct 8, 2014 / John Nichols

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