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.

The Democratic Donkey

Democrats Can Win in Alabama—and Everywhere Democrats Can Win in Alabama—and Everywhere

Last week’s election results proved that the party can compete in deep-red areas.

Nov 15, 2017 / John Nichols

Lee Carter

Democratic Socialism Is Having a Very Good Year at the Ballot Box Democratic Socialism Is Having a Very Good Year at the Ballot Box

They’re singing “Solidarity Forever” and winning elections in states across the country.

Nov 13, 2017 / John Nichols

Roy Moore

The Best Way for Democrats to Show Their Disgust With Roy Moore Is by Going All-In for Doug Jones The Best Way for Democrats to Show Their Disgust With Roy Moore Is by Going All-In for Doug Jones

Moore’s past just caught up with him—and it could beat him.

Nov 10, 2017 / John Nichols

Ravinder Bhalla

‘I’m Everything Trump Hates,’ Says the New Mayor of Hoboken ‘I’m Everything Trump Hates,’ Says the New Mayor of Hoboken

Tuesday brought historic victories for candidates like Ravi Bhalla, who faced down racist attacks and won.

Nov 8, 2017 / John Nichols

New York Post Cover

Donald Trump’s Best Day Was a Year Ago—Sad! Donald Trump’s Best Day Was a Year Ago—Sad!

But progressives need to be more than just anti-Trump.

Nov 8, 2017 / John Nichols

Sad Donald

Donald Trump’s Candidates Crashed and Burned Donald Trump’s Candidates Crashed and Burned

Democrats won bigly in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City—and almost everywhere else.

Nov 8, 2017 / John Nichols

Philip Murphy

What’s Up for Grabs in Today’s Election What’s Up for Grabs in Today’s Election

Two governors, many legislators and several big-city mayors will be chosen—and a New Jersey Democrat has big ideas about taking on big banks.

Nov 7, 2017 / John Nichols

Wilbur Ross

The Time Has Come for the Extreme Vetting of Wilbur Ross The Time Has Come for the Extreme Vetting of Wilbur Ross

New revelations about the commerce secretary’s sordid financial arrangements demand the scrutiny he has avoided up to now.

Nov 6, 2017 / John Nichols

Jeff Sessions

Impeachment Exists for Lying Liars Like Jeff Sessions Impeachment Exists for Lying Liars Like Jeff Sessions

If ever there was a candidate for removal from office, it’s him.

Nov 3, 2017 / John Nichols

Ginger Zentzen

A Minneapolis Socialist Thanks the Local Paper for Not Endorsing Her A Minneapolis Socialist Thanks the Local Paper for Not Endorsing Her

Ginger Jentzen, an anti-establishment candidate for City Council, makes a critique of local media part of her campaign.

Nov 2, 2017 / John Nichols

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