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.

Senator Ron Johnson Must Recuse Himself From Trump’s Impeachment Trial

Senator Ron Johnson Must Recuse Himself From Trump’s Impeachment Trial Senator Ron Johnson Must Recuse Himself From Trump’s Impeachment Trial

How can the Wisconsin senator be both a witness and a juror?

Nov 21, 2019 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Wins the Foreign Policy Debate

Bernie Sanders Wins the Foreign Policy Debate Bernie Sanders Wins the Foreign Policy Debate

“I am pro-Israel, but we must treat the Palestinians with the dignity they deserve,” the Vermont senator declared during the debate.

Nov 21, 2019 / John Nichols

Gordon Sondland Just Did a Full John Dean

Gordon Sondland Just Did a Full John Dean Gordon Sondland Just Did a Full John Dean

In extraordinary testimony, a key Trump appointee provides testimony that will underpin articles of impeachment.

Nov 20, 2019 / John Nichols

Sanders in California

Bernie Sanders Is Changing Progressive Politics Bernie Sanders Is Changing Progressive Politics

In an exclusive interview, the senator talks about how the movement he helped foster is now so much bigger than just him.

Nov 19, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Yang Doesn’t Add Up

Yang Doesn’t Add Up Yang Doesn’t Add Up

The presidential candidate is great at identifying problems, but his policy proposals need a lot of work.

Nov 18, 2019 / John Nichols

Attempted Bribery Is Bribery

Attempted Bribery Is Bribery Attempted Bribery Is Bribery

The Constitution’s authors had an understanding of bribery that legal scholars say “not only encompasses Trump’s conduct—it practically defines it.”  

Nov 15, 2019 / John Nichols

Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump

Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump

And they’re continuing to make themselves and their party an American abomination.

Nov 13, 2019 / John Nichols

Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time

Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time

PBS and commercial networks should air impeachment hearings at night when working people can watch. It’s the cost of sustaining democracy.

Nov 13, 2019 / John Nichols

Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG

Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG

The House’s steadiest advocate for peace knows what it takes to stand up for your ideals.

Nov 12, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Kshama Sawant Amazon

Amazon Cash Fails to Oust Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant Amazon Cash Fails to Oust Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant

Her win is a sweet victory for foes of big corporate money in politics—but it really was a struggle.

Nov 10, 2019 / John Nichols

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