John Nichols

Executive Editor

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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.

Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race

Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race

Labor-allied party in New York  joins national push for a Warren challenge to Hillary Clinton.

Feb 9, 2015 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’

Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’ Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’

Forget about the Republican “war on science,” this presidential contender’s got a problem with universities focusing on public service and veracity.

Feb 4, 2015 / John Nichols

How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’

How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’ How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’

The Bush Machine plays for keeps—and this time, they hauled out the heavy artillery to shoot down Romney.

Feb 4, 2015 / John Nichols

People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality

People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality

As the FCC prepares to defend a free and open Internet, it’s vital to keep the pressure on.

Feb 3, 2015 / John Nichols

Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century

Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century

The 2016 contender is running well because he’s the ultimate political insider.

Feb 1, 2015 / John Nichols

If Elections Matter for Greece, Why Not for America?

If Elections Matter for Greece, Why Not for America? If Elections Matter for Greece, Why Not for America?

Voting should have the power to begin the world over again.

Jan 28, 2015 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary

Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary

As Republicans beg for the favor of the oligarchs, the Vermont Senator challenges billionaire politics.

Jan 24, 2015 / John Nichols

Obama’s Ambitious State of the Union Address Rejects Lame-Duck Status

Obama’s Ambitious State of the Union Address Rejects Lame-Duck Status Obama’s Ambitious State of the Union Address Rejects Lame-Duck Status

More than a wish list, he offers a framework for 2015 legislative fights and the 2016 campaign.

Jan 21, 2015 / John Nichols

Joni Ernst Will Provide a Koch Brothers Rebuttal to the State of the Union

Joni Ernst Will Provide a Koch Brothers Rebuttal to the State of the Union Joni Ernst Will Provide a Koch Brothers Rebuttal to the State of the Union

The new senator from Iowa credits the billionaires and their allies: they “really started my trajectory.”

Jan 20, 2015 / John Nichols

Obama’s Smart Economic (and Political) Calculus: Tax the Rich

Obama’s Smart Economic (and Political) Calculus: Tax the Rich Obama’s Smart Economic (and Political) Calculus: Tax the Rich

The president will use his State of the Union Address to propose new taxes and fees on very rich people and very big banks.

Jan 18, 2015 / John Nichols

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