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.

Banking for the People: An Angry Democrat’s Challenge to Wall Street Banking for the People: An Angry Democrat’s Challenge to Wall Street

Michigan gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero is ready to create a state bank to invest in job creation.

Aug 3, 2010 / John Nichols

Reagan’s Budget Director: GOP Policies ‘Have Crippled Our Economy’

Reagan’s Budget Director: GOP Policies ‘Have Crippled Our Economy’ Reagan’s Budget Director: GOP Policies ‘Have Crippled Our Economy’

David Stockman, Reagan's OMB director, warns against maintaining tax cuts for the rich and other misguided economic policies.

Aug 3, 2010 / John Nichols

Congressman Weiner Will Not Yield Congressman Weiner Will Not Yield

New York Congressman Anthony Weiner is not going to take it anymore. And his fellow Democrats should take notice.

Aug 2, 2010 / John Nichols

On the Anniversary of Medicare Comes a Renewed Call for ‘Medicare for All’ On the Anniversary of Medicare Comes a Renewed Call for ‘Medicare for All’

As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the popular Medicare program, let's remember that Harry Truman's original plan was to cover all Americans. That's what Senator Sanders and C...

Aug 1, 2010 / John Nichols

On the JournoList, Journalists and Journalism On the JournoList, Journalists and Journalism

I was never a fan of private Listservs. I'm still not. But it is time to put this overblown discussion in perspective.

Jul 29, 2010 / John Nichols

Rangel Faces 13 Ethics Charges, And That’s a Problem For Democrats Rangel Faces 13 Ethics Charges, And That’s a Problem For Democrats

When a senior and high-profile congressman gets hit with headline-grabbing ethics scandal in a volatile election year, it is not just his problem.

Jul 29, 2010 / John Nichols

Colorado’s Choice Colorado’s Choice

Populist challenger Andrew Romanoff would ordinarily be expected to win Colorado's US Senate Democratic primary. But incumbent Michael Bennet is backed by an overflowing campaign w...

Jul 29, 2010 / John Nichols

Key Provisions of Arizona Immigration Law Blocked by Federal Judge

Key Provisions of Arizona Immigration Law Blocked by Federal Judge Key Provisions of Arizona Immigration Law Blocked by Federal Judge

The Constitution is clear: the federal judge who blocked implementation of key elements of Arizona's draconian anti-immigration law has no choice but to do so.

Jul 29, 2010 / John Nichols

War Opposition Grows As 102 House Dems, 12 Republicans Oppose Obama’s Afghan Surge War Opposition Grows As 102 House Dems, 12 Republicans Oppose Obama’s Afghan Surge

House approves "emergency" Afghan war funding, but 114 members vote "no" in one of the strongest shows of antiwar sentiment since the Vietnam era.

Jul 28, 2010 / John Nichols

As WikiLeaks Shake Washington, Congressmen Propose Vote to Exit Pakistan As WikiLeaks Shake Washington, Congressmen Propose Vote to Exit Pakistan

The House will vote on whether to continue funding the occupation of Afghanistan—and on whether to get US troops out of Pakistan.

Jul 27, 2010 / John Nichols

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