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.

RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC? RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC?

More than 100,000 activists petition Democratic National Committee to match the massive commitment by GOP corporate interests to defend the anti-labor governor.

May 16, 2012 / John Nichols

Will Oregon Dems Reject Drug War Politics? Will Oregon Dems Reject Drug War Politics?

A primary today in Oregon pits a candidate who will make pot prosecutions a low priority versus another who wants to crack down on medical marijuana. And then there's the case of t...

May 15, 2012 / John Nichols

Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress? Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress?

He says no. Video says yes.

May 14, 2012 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Promised $500K Donor He Would ‘Divide and Conquer’ Unions Scott Walker Promised $500K Donor He Would ‘Divide and Conquer’ Unions

Before a billionaire supporter gave big money to the embattled Wisconsin governor, Walker laid out a strategy to attack labor.

May 11, 2012 / John Nichols

Obama’s Embrace of Marriage Equality Is VERY Smart Politics Obama’s Embrace of Marriage Equality Is VERY Smart Politics

Savvy Republicans admit that the president is likely to benefit from his new stance, while Mitt Romney's reactionary response is a threat to his candidacy and to the future of...

May 10, 2012 / John Nichols

Time to Revive the Postal Service

Time to Revive the Postal Service Time to Revive the Postal Service

It’s smart politics—the PO is popular, and could be a great community aid in the digital era.

May 9, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols

Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wins an overwhelming primary victory, as combined Democratic total vote in historic recall election outshines vote for embattled GOP governor.

May 9, 2012 / John Nichols

Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today

Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today

Key factors that could determine the outcome in today’s primaries.

May 8, 2012 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Brings the Anti-Austerity Fight to America Bernie Sanders Brings the Anti-Austerity Fight to America

Vermont senator sees in European results a message that “will be echoed” in the United States.

May 7, 2012 / John Nichols

Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Is Losing Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Is Losing

A new independent poll from Wisconsin shows the anti-labor governor's approval ratings are tanking, and the leading Democratic candidate has moved narrowly ahead of him.

May 3, 2012 / John Nichols

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