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.

Obama Finally Gets Some Love… From George W. Bush Obama Finally Gets Some Love… From George W. Bush

When John Kerry appeared at the convention for the most important speech of his lifetime, he showed how the screw can turn. What was his not-so-secret weapon?

Nov 10, 2010 / John Nichols

Pelosi Owes Democrats More Than a Tweet Pelosi Owes Democrats More Than a Tweet

The soon-to-be-former House speaker owes Democrats an explanation of why she should be minority leader—and what she thinks she can accomplish in the role.

Nov 9, 2010 / John Nichols

Who Won the Olbermann Wrangle? Bold Progressives Who Won the Olbermann Wrangle? Bold Progressives

Olbermann thanks activists for raising a ruckus about his suspension. Highest marks go to the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.

Nov 8, 2010 / John Nichols

‘If Olbermann’s Donations Are Bad, What About GE’s?’ ‘If Olbermann’s Donations Are Bad, What About GE’s?’

If it is wrong for an on-air personality like Sean Hannity or Keith Olbermann to make campaign contributions, who isn't it wrong for the corporation that employs the personality an...

Nov 8, 2010 / John Nichols

It Was the Tea Party Movement That Saved Democratic Control of the Senate It Was the Tea Party Movement That Saved Democratic Control of the Senate

Tea Party candidates who beat electable Republicans made it possible for Democrats to keep a majority. (Updated with fresh results.)

Nov 5, 2010 / John Nichols

Unsettled Contests, Recounts Will Define Extent of GOP Win

Unsettled Contests, Recounts Will Define Extent of GOP Win Unsettled Contests, Recounts Will Define Extent of GOP Win

Patty Murray will keep her Senate seat. But several Senate races and at least ten House contests remain in play. In some cases, Democrats are winning seats where they were declared...

Nov 5, 2010 / John Nichols

The States See Red

The States See Red The States See Red

The wave of GOP wins extends to governorships and state houses, too.

Nov 3, 2010 / John Nichols

After a Tough First Midterm, Obama Faces a Classic Presidential Test

After a Tough First Midterm, Obama Faces a Classic Presidential Test After a Tough First Midterm, Obama Faces a Classic Presidential Test

First-term presidents often suffer midterm setbacks. The question is what Obama will learn from this one.

 

Nov 3, 2010 / John Nichols

Election Night Primer: The Numbers to Watch Election Night Primer: The Numbers to Watch

Will the GOP get to 218 in the House? To 50 in the Senate? Where does Joe Biden fit in? What about governorships? Legislatures? Redistricting? The fate of the Republic? It's all he...

Nov 2, 2010 / John Nichols

Election Night Primer: The Numbers to Watch Election Night Primer: The Numbers to Watch

Will the GOP get to 218 in the House? To 50 in the Senate? Where does Joe Biden fit in? What about governorships? Legislatures? Redistricting? The fate of the Republic? It's all he...

Nov 2, 2010 / John Nichols

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