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.

This Would Be a Very Good Time to Impeach William Barr

This Would Be a Very Good Time to Impeach William Barr This Would Be a Very Good Time to Impeach William Barr

The attorney general’s weaponization of the Department of Justice on behalf of Trump’s assault on the 2020 election is a very high crime.

Nov 10, 2020 / John Nichols

John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap?

John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap? John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap?

Kasich claims the left harmed Democrats. Wrong. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and movements boosted turnout and helped swing key states.

Nov 9, 2020 / John Nichols

The Biden-Harris Victory Brings ‘an Outpouring of Joy, Hope, Renewed Faith’

The Biden-Harris Victory Brings ‘an Outpouring of Joy, Hope, Renewed Faith’ The Biden-Harris Victory Brings ‘an Outpouring of Joy, Hope, Renewed Faith’

In cities nationwide, a spontaneous celebration erupts as Trump is defeated and voters usher in “a new day for America.”

Nov 7, 2020 / John Nichols

Georgia Voters Can Put an End to Mitch McConnell’s Grim Reaping

Georgia Voters Can Put an End to Mitch McConnell’s Grim Reaping Georgia Voters Can Put an End to Mitch McConnell’s Grim Reaping

January runoff races could flip the Senate and prevent the majority leader from obstructing another Democratic presidency.

Nov 6, 2020 / John Nichols

When and How Joe Biden Should Declare Victory

When and How Joe Biden Should Declare Victory When and How Joe Biden Should Declare Victory

If Pennsylvania goes for Biden, he should move immediately and decisively to declare that Trump has been defeated.

Nov 5, 2020 / John Nichols

Biden Is Piling Up a Popular-Vote Mandate for Ending Trumpism

Biden Is Piling Up a Popular-Vote Mandate for Ending Trumpism Biden Is Piling Up a Popular-Vote Mandate for Ending Trumpism

Even if an obsessive focus on the antidemocratic Electoral College obscures the public’s rejection of Trump, the popular vote has in fact rebuked the president.

Nov 4, 2020 / John Nichols

Biden: ‘It Ain’t Over Till Every Vote Is Counted, Every Ballot Is Counted’

Biden: ‘It Ain’t Over Till Every Vote Is Counted, Every Ballot Is Counted’ Biden: ‘It Ain’t Over Till Every Vote Is Counted, Every Ballot Is Counted’

On election night, as the long count continued, Trump made outrageous claims. Biden countered them with the facts, and a measure of optimism.

Nov 4, 2020 / John Nichols

Don’t Just Dump Trump, Ditch Mitch

Don’t Just Dump Trump, Ditch Mitch Don’t Just Dump Trump, Ditch Mitch

Ending Donald Trump’s presidency isn’t enough. To govern decisively, Democrats must take the Senate.

Nov 3, 2020 / John Nichols

The Democrat Who Could Prevent Democrats From Winning a Georgia Senate Seat

The Democrat Who Could Prevent Democrats From Winning a Georgia Senate Seat The Democrat Who Could Prevent Democrats From Winning a Georgia Senate Seat

The Rev. Raphael Warnock is at the threshold of a win. But fellow Democrat Matt Lieberman is drawing away votes that are needed to pull it off.

Nov 2, 2020 / John Nichols

Here’s How to Ruin Tom Cotton’s Election Night

Here’s How to Ruin Tom Cotton’s Election Night Here’s How to Ruin Tom Cotton’s Election Night

The Arkansas senator wants to pretend he’s running unopposed, but there’s an alternative candidate to the more-Trump-than-Trump senator who penned a fascistic op-ed.

Oct 30, 2020 / John Nichols

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