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.

Marriage Equality

Getting Married ‘Where We Live’: Why Each Marriage Equality Ruling Is Historic Getting Married ‘Where We Live’: Why Each Marriage Equality Ruling Is Historic

When a federal judge tossed Wisconsin’s marriage ban, kids showed up with flowers and cops brought the cake.

Jun 7, 2014 / John Nichols

A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment

A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment

A judiciary subcommittee holds the first hearing ever on the need for a constitutional remedy to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United and McCutcheon rulings.

Jun 5, 2014 / John Nichols

GOP Civil War? More Like Petty Wrangling Over Infinitesimal Ideological ‘Distinctions.’

GOP Civil War? More Like Petty Wrangling Over Infinitesimal Ideological ‘Distinctions.’ GOP Civil War? More Like Petty Wrangling Over Infinitesimal Ideological ‘Distinctions.’

Near tie in Mississippi forces runoff between a conservative and a conservative who says the conservative isn’t conservative enough.

Jun 4, 2014 / John Nichols

$15! A Great Big Wage Hike in Seattle, a Great Big Movement Nationally

$15! A Great Big Wage Hike in Seattle, a Great Big Movement Nationally $15! A Great Big Wage Hike in Seattle, a Great Big Movement Nationally

As a major city opts for a minimum wage that’s double the federal rate, what seemed an improbable goal gets very real.

Jun 2, 2014 / John Nichols

Activist, Academic, Candidate: Zephyr Teachout Bids for Governor of New York

Activist, Academic, Candidate: Zephyr Teachout Bids for Governor of New York Activist, Academic, Candidate: Zephyr Teachout Bids for Governor of New York

She makes moves to challenge Andrew Cuomo from the left as Working Families Party candidate.

May 30, 2014 / John Nichols

Maya Angelou’s Civil Rights Legacy

Maya Angelou’s Civil Rights Legacy Maya Angelou’s Civil Rights Legacy

A brilliant author who organized with Dr. King and served on the staff of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

May 28, 2014 / John Nichols

Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA

Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA

Senator Sanders proposes two bills to get things right. Will Congress act or will it fail vets again?

May 26, 2014 / John Nichols

LIVE: How to Reclaim Our Democracy From the Corporations

LIVE: How to Reclaim Our Democracy From the Corporations LIVE: How to Reclaim Our Democracy From the Corporations

Watch John Nichols at the Kansas City Library as he talks about his book Dollarocracy.

May 22, 2014 / John Nichols

Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops

Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops

Local votes with national implications see farmers and allies prove the power of local democracy.

May 21, 2014 / John Nichols

How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State

How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State

He’s brought the state back from the brink—and is poised to easily win re-election.

May 21, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols

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