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.

Gillibrand, Harris, Castro, and Booker after the second Democratic debate in Detroit

The Democratic Debates Don’t Need to Be This Awful The Democratic Debates Don’t Need to Be This Awful

Progressive Democrats can and should demand deeper and sharper lines of questioning and more diverse moderators.

Aug 8, 2019 / John Nichols

Beto O’Rourke participates in a rally against hate.

Beto O’Rourke Is Doing What Donald Trump Is Simply Incapable Of Beto O’Rourke Is Doing What Donald Trump Is Simply Incapable Of

The Texan is demonstrating real leadership in the wake of a horrific mass shooting by unequivocally condemning racism. And Americans are responding.

Aug 7, 2019 / John Nichols

No Native American Women Had Ever Been Elected to Congress—Until Last Year

No Native American Women Had Ever Been Elected to Congress—Until Last Year No Native American Women Had Ever Been Elected to Congress—Until Last Year

Meet Deb Haaland, the representative from New Mexico who is putting Native issues front and center in our nation’s capital.

Aug 6, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis

White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis

There are Republicans who know that what this president is saying and doing is wrong. But they are refusing to speak up.

Aug 5, 2019 / John Nichols

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

They weren’t on stage Wednesday. But the ideas and the dynamism of the progressive senators framed both debates in Detroit.

Aug 1, 2019 / John Nichols

Last Night’s Debate Produced a Clear Winner: Medicare for All

Last Night’s Debate Produced a Clear Winner: Medicare for All Last Night’s Debate Produced a Clear Winner: Medicare for All

Sanders and Warren shredded attacks on health-care-is-a-right reform as “Republican talking points.”

Jul 31, 2019 / John Nichols

If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote

If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote

As the presidential contenders gather here for this week’s debates, they should be thinking about racial justice, jobs, health, housing, and water.

Jul 30, 2019 / John Nichols

When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job

When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job

That’s why Brianna Wu—a video game developer and cyber security expert—is running for congress.

Jul 30, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Donald Trump

A Local Newspaper Just Put a Vile President in His Place A Local Newspaper Just Put a Vile President in His Place

The Baltimore Sun provided all the evidence needed for why local newspapers must maintain strong editorial voices.

Jul 29, 2019 / John Nichols

Puerto Ricans Are Fighting for the Democracy That They’ve Been Denied

Puerto Ricans Are Fighting for the Democracy That They’ve Been Denied Puerto Ricans Are Fighting for the Democracy That They’ve Been Denied

The island should have a say in who gets elected president and in the decisions made by the US Congress.

Jul 25, 2019 / John Nichols

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