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.

President Scrooge and His Dickensian Cabal

President Scrooge and His Dickensian Cabal President Scrooge and His Dickensian Cabal

The administration’s holiday greeting is a plan to slash food stamp benefits for roughly 700,000 unemployed Americans.

Dec 25, 2019 / John Nichols

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll? Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

It’s been a big year in progressive politics. The Nation recognizes the year’s top progressive people and ideas shaping the future.

Dec 24, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

“Traditionally it’s always been Republicans suppressing votes,” he said. State attorneys general must investigate the GOP’s voter suppression tactics.

Dec 24, 2019 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

From impeachment to “wine caves,” the senator refused to let President Trump, or her fellow Democrats, off the hook during the debate.

Dec 20, 2019 / John Nichols

The House Impeaches Trump

The House Impeaches Trump The House Impeaches Trump

Trump has abused his power and obstructed Congress, and Wednesday night, the House of Representatives held him accountable.

Dec 18, 2019 / John Nichols

The DNC’s Bad Rules Are Mangling the 2020 Race by Excluding Diverse Voices From the Debates

The DNC’s Bad Rules Are Mangling the 2020 Race by Excluding Diverse Voices From the Debates The DNC’s Bad Rules Are Mangling the 2020 Race by Excluding Diverse Voices From the Debates

Cory Booker and Julián Castro belong on the debate stage.

Dec 17, 2019 / John Nichols

The House Judiciary Committee Approves Articles of Impeachment

The House Judiciary Committee Approves Articles of Impeachment The House Judiciary Committee Approves Articles of Impeachment

“Abuse of presidential power and obstruction of Congress are the highest of constitutional crimes and the gravest of betrayals,” Pramila Jayapal said during Friday’s vote.

Dec 13, 2019 / John Nichols

ICE Is Everywhere, So Is Never Again Action

ICE Is Everywhere, So Is Never Again Action ICE Is Everywhere, So Is Never Again Action

In coordinated actions this week, activists have rallied, marched, and engaged in civil disobedience as part of protests that spotlight ICE abuses.

Dec 13, 2019 / John Nichols

At the Center of the Impeachment Debate Stands a Constitutional Scholar

At the Center of the Impeachment Debate Stands a Constitutional Scholar At the Center of the Impeachment Debate Stands a Constitutional Scholar

Representative Jamie Raskin has been training for the Trump impeachment inquiry his whole life.

Dec 13, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

The House Leadership Soberly Announces 2 Articles of Impeachment

The House Leadership Soberly Announces 2 Articles of Impeachment The House Leadership Soberly Announces 2 Articles of Impeachment

In House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, the president has met his exact opposite—a voice of reason, calmly and steadily presenting the facts.

Dec 10, 2019 / John Nichols

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