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.

Protesters gather to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil at Foley Square on March 10, 2025, in New York City.

14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil’s Release. Where Are the Others? 14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil’s Release. Where Are the Others?

All members of Congress swore oaths to defend the right to speak freely and assemble to petition for the redress of grievances. Why did so few of them sign this important letter?

Mar 12, 2025 / John Nichols

Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025.

Trump Left No Doubt That He and Musk Are Coming for Social Security Trump Left No Doubt That He and Musk Are Coming for Social Security

Democrats should be shouting from the rooftops about the threat to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Mar 6, 2025 / John Nichols

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Every Democrat Who Voted to Confirm Marco Rubio Should Apologize Every Democrat Who Voted to Confirm Marco Rubio Should Apologize

Chris Murphy is right when he says making Rubio the secretary of state was “a mistake.” A very serious mistake.

Mar 4, 2025 / John Nichols

Jeff Bezos at the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.

Democracy Dies at “The Washington Post” Democracy Dies at “The Washington Post”

…and oligarchy lives.

Feb 27, 2025 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders speaks during his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour in Iowa City, Iowa, on February 22, 2025.

Bernie Sanders Is Sending a Piercing Message About Musk and the Oligarchy Bernie Sanders Is Sending a Piercing Message About Musk and the Oligarchy

The senator is on the road explaining exactly what happens when the richest man in the world starts buying power.

Feb 26, 2025 / John Nichols

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Labor Department, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on February 19, 2025

Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick Turns Out to Be Super Anti-Labor Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick Turns Out to Be Super Anti-Labor

Surprise, surprise: Former representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer supports anti-union “right to work” laws and rejects a national minimum-wage hike.

Feb 21, 2025 / John Nichols

Elon Musk walks to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy Another Election Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy Another Election

Not satisfied with controlling the federal government, the shadow president’s political action committee is suddenly spending big on a crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

Feb 20, 2025 / John Nichols

Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on November 29, 2024.

Trump’s 51st-State Plan Would Be a Literal Death Sentence for Canadians Trump’s 51st-State Plan Would Be a Literal Death Sentence for Canadians

Canadians have a universal healthcare system and significantly longer life expectancy than Americans.

Feb 14, 2025 / John Nichols

Ilhan Omar and Elon Musk

Ilhan Omar's Superpower Against Elon Musk: The Constitution Ilhan Omar's Superpower Against Elon Musk: The Constitution

Attacked by the right for noting that Musk and Trump don't have monarchical powers, the member of Congress refers her critics to the nation's founding document.

Feb 7, 2025 / John Nichols

Supporters and volunteers of DNC chair candidate Ken Martin cheer outside of the ballroom in the hours prior to the votes for positions at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Saturday, February 1, 2025.

New DNC Chair Ken Martin Is Ready to Build a Bigger, Bolder Party New DNC Chair Ken Martin Is Ready to Build a Bigger, Bolder Party

The DNC elects a new leader as it seeks to unify the party and win back working-class voters.

Feb 5, 2025 / John Nichols

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