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.

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David Cole on Dawn Johnsen, Greg Kaufmann on Stephen Friedman's windfall profits and Clarissa A. León on Islam Siddiqui, "pesticide pusher"

Apr 15, 2010 / David Cole, John Nichols, Greg Kaufmann, and Clarissa A. León

Bad Brew: What’s Become of Tea Party Populism? Bad Brew: What’s Become of Tea Party Populism?

Why is a movement rooted in anger at bank bailouts welcoming DC insiders and Wall Street pawns as rally speakers?

Apr 14, 2010 / John Nichols

What Bart Stupak Got Right What Bart Stupak Got Right

The congressman deserved criticism for manipulating the health care debate. But his anti-corporate and anti-war stances, among others, will be missed.

Apr 12, 2010 / John Nichols

Justice Stevens, Senior Liberal, Will Leave High Court Justice Stevens, Senior Liberal, Will Leave High Court

A bold and unapologetic guardian of the Constitution and the rule of law will step down, making way for Obama to appoint a replacement.

Apr 9, 2010 / John Nichols

Going Postal in the Digital Era Going Postal in the Digital Era

An essential instrument of democracy, the Postal Service should be reimagined--not shrunk.

Apr 8, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols

“There’s No Question That Union Mines Are Safer” “There’s No Question That Union Mines Are Safer”

Want to avoid more mine disasters? Make it easier for unions to organize and protect miners.

Apr 8, 2010 / John Nichols

Healthcare Bill Needs Reform Healthcare Bill Needs Reform

John Nichols explains why he is excited about the possibilities for progressive reform to the healthcare bill.

Apr 7, 2010 / John Nichols

Actually, Governor, Human Bondage is “Significant” Actually, Governor, Human Bondage is “Significant”

"Issuing a declaration honoring the confederacy is disturbing enough; failing to acknowledge slavery while doing it is inexcusable."

Apr 7, 2010 / John Nichols

Video of U.S. Attack That Killed Journalists Demands Inquiry Video of U.S. Attack That Killed Journalists Demands Inquiry

With official denials of incident involving U.S. pilots in Iraq called into question, shouldn't Congress seek all the facts, accountability?

Apr 6, 2010 / John Nichols

On Disarmament: Will Obama Make His Rhetoric Real? On Disarmament: Will Obama Make His Rhetoric Real?

Petition the president to take the lead in the fight to abolish nuclear weapons.

Apr 5, 2010 / John Nichols

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