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.

Rush Limbaugh Owes Democracy an Apology Rush Limbaugh Owes Democracy an Apology

Of course, the radio personality was wrong to attack Georgetown student Sandra Fluke. But this goes beyond what has been said about a woman who dared to speak up. Limbaugh is attac...

Mar 2, 2012 / John Nichols

Hottest Political Story? Sorry Mitt, It’s the New Race for Control of the Senate Hottest Political Story? Sorry Mitt, It’s the New Race for Control of the Senate

Tired of the Romsantorneyum. Join the crowd. The political news of the moment isn’t the unending GOP scrap. It’s the sudden viability of Democrats in the fight for Sena...

Mar 1, 2012 / John Nichols

The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train

The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train

Attacks on church-state separation by Romney, Gingrich and Santorum reflect the growing power in the party of religious extremists.

Feb 29, 2012 / John Nichols

Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree

Her departure signals the end of moderate Republicanism—and clears the way for a progressive candidate.

Feb 29, 2012 / John Nichols

GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism

GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism

The presidential contenders are pitching a teacher-bashing, union-damning fundamentalism that’s just as extreme as their religious demagoguery.

Feb 28, 2012 / John Nichols

Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions

The governor who attacked labor rights is still playing games, but his decision not to challenge signatures means that a recall election could come as soon as May.

Feb 27, 2012 / John Nichols

Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad

Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad

Complaints have been filed with state and federal official regarding Illegal use of tax exempt status by billionaire David Koch.

Feb 24, 2012 / John Nichols

How Tuesday’s Primaries Could End It for Romney

How Tuesday’s Primaries Could End It for Romney How Tuesday’s Primaries Could End It for Romney

If Romney loses Michigan and Arizona, it's the beginning of the end of his candidacy.

Feb 22, 2012 / John Nichols

David Koch Admits Big Spending to Help Scott Walker Bust ‘Union Power’ David Koch Admits Big Spending to Help Scott Walker Bust ‘Union Power’

The independent groups Koch funds aren’t supposed to coordinate their help for candidates.

Feb 20, 2012 / John Nichols

A Politics That Says: The People Shall Rule A Politics That Says: The People Shall Rule

Mark Miller, who led Wisconsin Democratic senators in the historic walkout in solidarity with Wisconsin's protest movement, wants to renew the progressive promise of movement ...

Feb 17, 2012 / John Nichols

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