John Nichols

Executive Editor

@NicholsUprising

John Nichols is the executive editor of The Nation. He previously served as the magazine’s national affairs correspondent and Washington correspondent. Nichols 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.

Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice

Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice

The veteran New York congresswoman, who died Friday at age 88, was an aggressive progressive who spoke truth to power.

Mar 16, 2018 / John Nichols

Conor Lamb campaigning in Pennsylvannia, 2018

The One Thing Democrats Should Learn From Conor Lamb The One Thing Democrats Should Learn From Conor Lamb

It’s time to embrace unions.

Mar 15, 2018 / John Nichols

The Koch Brothers Get Their Very Own Secretary of State

The Koch Brothers Get Their Very Own Secretary of State The Koch Brothers Get Their Very Own Secretary of State

Trump’s pick to replace Rex Tillerson is an errand boy for billionaires.

Mar 13, 2018 / John Nichols

Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm Deserves a Great Big Statue Honoring Her in the Capitol Shirley Chisholm Deserves a Great Big Statue Honoring Her in the Capitol

Kamala Harris and Yvette Clarke have a bill that would do just that.

Mar 9, 2018 / John Nichols

A New Generation of Women Is Coming to Power

A New Generation of Women Is Coming to Power A New Generation of Women Is Coming to Power

From New Zealand to Namibia, they’re building a more humane society.

Mar 8, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

Meet Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s Left-Wing, Environmentalist, Feminist Prime Minister

Meet Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s Left-Wing, Environmentalist, Feminist Prime Minister Meet Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s Left-Wing, Environmentalist, Feminist Prime Minister

She’s one of a number of young women leaders who offer a refreshing contrast to right-wing populism.

Mar 8, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

Texas Democrat Laura Moser.

Texas Progressive Laura Moser Is Beating Democratic Insiders Texas Progressive Laura Moser Is Beating Democratic Insiders

There’s a good case to be made that the DCCC’s attack on Moser only helped her.

Mar 7, 2018 / John Nichols

There’s a Better Way for Democrats to Nominate a Presidential Candidate

There’s a Better Way for Democrats to Nominate a Presidential Candidate There’s a Better Way for Democrats to Nominate a Presidential Candidate

The Unity Reform Commission’s proposals begin the vital work of making the party more open and fair.

Feb 28, 2018 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Donald Trump

Eric Holder and the NDRC Are Suing Scott Walker Eric Holder and the NDRC Are Suing Scott Walker

The former attorney general is challenging the Republican governor’s antidemocratic refusal to call special elections.

Feb 26, 2018 / John Nichols

student gun walkout

Lower the Voting Age to 16 Lower the Voting Age to 16

Young people who are smart enough and engaged enough to shape the debate about gun violence are smart enough and engaged enough to vote.

Feb 23, 2018 / John Nichols

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