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.

Elizabeth Warren May Not Be Ready to Run for President, but Her Book Is

Elizabeth Warren May Not Be Ready to Run for President, but Her Book Is Elizabeth Warren May Not Be Ready to Run for President, but Her Book Is

A Fighting Chance is a poignant, populist book that frames a direction for Democrats.

Apr 23, 2014 / John Nichols

If Rick Weiland Can Say ‘No’ to Keystone, So Can Barack Obama

If Rick Weiland Can Say ‘No’ to Keystone, So Can Barack Obama If Rick Weiland Can Say ‘No’ to Keystone, So Can Barack Obama

A South Dakota Senate candidate rejects the pipeline as “an awful lot of risk… and very little reward.”

Apr 22, 2014 / John Nichols

Pope Francis: Government Has a Role in Addressing Inequality and Injustice

Pope Francis: Government Has a Role in Addressing Inequality and Injustice Pope Francis: Government Has a Role in Addressing Inequality and Injustice

A new project by NETWORK, the Catholic social justice lobby, invites a reconsideration of a duty to the poor.

Apr 19, 2014 / John Nichols

With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate

With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate

A Kansas represented by the outgoing HHS secretary would tell Democrats to get over their timidity.

Apr 18, 2014 / John Nichols

Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins?

Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins? Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins?

Shenna Bellows can’t match the millions of her opponent. But she’s dialing for activists, not dollars.

Apr 16, 2014 / John Nichols

A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’

A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’ A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’

Why we still need a “Freedom Budget for All Americans.”

Apr 15, 2014 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’

Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’ Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’

As right-wingers highlight GOP presidential prospects in New Hampshire, the independent senator draws a packed house and standing ovations for the progressive alternative.

Apr 11, 2014 / John Nichols

Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats

Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats

She's teaching her party how to take the events of a moment and weave them into a narrative that addresses the fundamental challenges facing the country.

Apr 8, 2014 / John Nichols

Wall Street Targets GOP Critic of Big Money and Big Banks for Primary Defeat

Wall Street Targets GOP Critic of Big Money and Big Banks for Primary Defeat Wall Street Targets GOP Critic of Big Money and Big Banks for Primary Defeat

North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones is a conservative backer of fair elections. Big Money wants him out of the House.

Apr 7, 2014 / John Nichols

A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy

A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy

The Supreme Court may want more money in politics, but the American people do not. Wisconsin towns, villages and cities overwhelmingly back a call to amend big money out of politic...

Apr 3, 2014 / John Nichols

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