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.

Twenty-Five Faces of an American Uprising

Twenty-Five Faces of an American Uprising Twenty-Five Faces of an American Uprising

Wisconsin groups and activists have for a full year maintained an epic mass mobilzation on behalf of labor rights. 

Feb 14, 2012 / John Nichols

New Mexico Legislature to Congress: Amend Against ‘Citizens United’ New Mexico Legislature to Congress: Amend Against ‘Citizens United’

Legislators are telling Congress to get to work on amending the Constitution to get big money out of politics. And many of the proponents of state resolutions are also running for ...

Feb 13, 2012 / John Nichols

Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion

Wisconsin's Scott Walker is positioning himself as the next Reagan by making union-busting a GOP sacrament. Conservatives are eating it up. But will a recall derail him?

Feb 11, 2012 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan’s ‘New Reagan’ Speech Positions for Romney Implosion Paul Ryan’s ‘New Reagan’ Speech Positions for Romney Implosion

House Budget Committee chair uses his CPAC speech to hint about an alternative Republican presidential prospect like, er, Paul Ryan.

Feb 10, 2012 / John Nichols

‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks

‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks ‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks

After eight primaries and caucuses, the ordained GOP front-runner has lost the majority of contests. In Minnesota, 83 percent of Republicans rejected Romney, and turnout was down a...

Feb 8, 2012 / John Nichols

The Post Office Is Not Broke The Post Office Is Not Broke

The inspector general says Congressional demands have caused service to “significantly exceed” requirements for pre-funding benefits.

Feb 7, 2012 / John Nichols

Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs

Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs

Clint Eastwood talked up American workers in a moving Super Bowl ad, but images from Madison protests were altered to leave out teachers' union signs.

Feb 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Why Is Paul Ryan So Angry About Reduced Unemployment? Why Is Paul Ryan So Angry About Reduced Unemployment?

After three years of griping about slow growth, the GOP’'s Budget Committee chair is suddenly fretting about too much growth.

Feb 3, 2012 / John Nichols

How Scott Walker and ALEC Plotted the Attack on Arizona’s Unions How Scott Walker and ALEC Plotted the Attack on Arizona’s Unions

Wisconsin’s union-busting governor traveled to Arizona and urged conservatives to join him in fighting public-employee unions. Now, the group he addressed is spearheading an ...

Feb 2, 2012 / John Nichols

Why Redistricting Threatens Democracy Why Redistricting Threatens Democracy

It eliminates competition and guarantees incumbent power.

Feb 1, 2012 / John Nichols

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