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.

Comrade Limbaugh Hails the Genius of Socialized Medicine Comrade Limbaugh Hails the Genius of Socialized Medicine

And why not? His favored national health care system, Costa Rica's, ranks higher than the U.S. system and delivers longer life expectancy.

Mar 14, 2010 / John Nichols

White House: By March 21, Health Reform Will Be ‘Law of the Land’ White House: By March 21, Health Reform Will Be ‘Law of the Land’

On or near the 18th, there will be House and Senate votes. There may be a White House bill signing, or two. And Obama is going to be central to the process.

Mar 12, 2010 / John Nichols

Banking for the People Banking for the People

Across the country, the notion of state-owned banks is catching on.

Mar 11, 2010 / John Nichols

65 in House Back Afghanistan Withdrawal 65 in House Back Afghanistan Withdrawal

"We must reclaim our Constitutional responsibility and our responsibility to the American people," says Kucinich. But most of his colleagues say: "Nevermind."

Mar 11, 2010 / John Nichols

Mourn Granny D.; Then Organize for Clean Politics Mourn Granny D.; Then Organize for Clean Politics

Activist for political reform, economic justice and peace has died at age 100. But her work is not done.

Mar 10, 2010 / John Nichols

MoveOn Referendum: With Obama or Not? MoveOn Referendum: With Obama or Not?

Activist group asks members whether they back Obama's approach on health-care reform.

Mar 9, 2010 / John Nichols

Kucinich’s Health Reform Dissents Merit Consideration Kucinich’s Health Reform Dissents Merit Consideration

The congressman is raising good points about what ails the legislation as it now stands.

Mar 9, 2010 / John Nichols

Iceland Busts the Banksters Iceland Busts the Banksters

Icelanders have become "the world's first rebels against the idea of clearing up after the mess made by a reckless private bank."

Mar 7, 2010 / John Nichols

Why Is Barack Obama Writing GOP Talking Points? Why Is Barack Obama Writing GOP Talking Points?

The president needs a new speechwriter because, right now, he's reinforcing GOP messaging.

Mar 5, 2010 / John Nichols

Michael Foot and the Defense of a Free Press in Wartime Michael Foot and the Defense of a Free Press in Wartime

"Therefore we must fight, fight, fight to retain those liberties."

Mar 4, 2010 / John Nichols

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