Stories by John Nichols
John Nichols is The Nation's Washington correspondent.
Posted on Jan 16, 2012, Source: The Nation
As Wisconsinites turn in petitions to recall Scott Walker, the nation's attention will turn to to see if the unpopular GOP governor can be unseated.
Posted on Dec 26, 2011, Source: The Nation
There really was a week there when Gingrich was the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination. But that’s all over now. Here's why.
Posted on Sep 21, 2011, Source: The Nation
A secret probe into political wrongdoing has swept up the point person on the Wisconsin governor's anti-union efforts; will it reach the governor himself?
Posted on Sep 7, 2011, Source: The Nation
“We’ve been through a lot of fights, but this is a different kind of fight," explained Biden. “This is a fight literally for our right to exist.”
Posted on Jul 8, 2011, Source: The Nation
The notion that a Democratic president can win reelection with an unemployment rate that is edging upward and talk of cutting Social Security is beyond unrealistic.
Posted on Jun 13, 2011, Source: The Nation
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka sent his strongest signal yet about the labor movement’s frustration with the dysfunctional politics of the moment.
Posted on May 9, 2011, Source: TheNation.com
Wisconsin’s union-busting governor has emerged the hero of the right-wing groups that are proposing extreme measures in the battle to privatize public education.
Posted on Apr 20, 2011, Source: The Nation
Again and again at critical junctures in our national journey, socialist thinkers, organizers, candidates, and officials have prodded government in a progressive direction.
Posted on Mar 29, 2011, Source: The Nation
Presidents are not supposed to start wars, especially wars that are offensive rather than defensive in nature.
Posted on Mar 11, 2011, Source: The Nation
There is a lot of talk about where to take this energy, and a lot of options—all with credible arguments and all with support from serious players.
Posted on Jan 25, 2011, Source: TheNation.com
The president outlined more stimulus spending but also sent mixed signals about defending Medicare and Medicaid.
Posted on Jan 23, 2011, Source: The Nation
Michele Bachmann could be a dramatically and powerful force on the Republican right -- ultimately, perhaps, even more powerful than Sarah Palin.
Posted on Dec 24, 2010, Source: The Nation
Ruin a Republicans' Holiday shopping schedule, and bizarrely you'll be told must be a very poor Christian indeed.
Posted on Dec 7, 2010, Source: The Nation
Democrats can step back and allow tax rates to reset to late 1990s levels. Or they can let the government grind to a standstill as Republicans fight to help billionaires.
Posted on Nov 28, 2010, Source: The Nation
This WikiLeak might just make it harder for officials in Washington to "sell" hardline responses, covert actions and military interventions.
Posted on Nov 22, 2010, Source: The Nation
With one word, "blowback," Chalmers Johnson explained the folly of empire in the modern age.
Posted on Oct 25, 2010, Source: The Nation
Roberts, an ardent judicial activist, manipulated deliberations in Citizens United v. FEC in order to effectively eliminate limits on corporate campaign spending.
Posted on Sep 24, 2010, Source: The Nation
If Feingold keeps his seat in a tough election in Wisconsin, it will signal that people power can still beat money power.
Posted on Aug 13, 2010, Source: The Nation
The promise of marriage equality just got a whole lot more real for same-sex couples in California.
Posted on May 15, 2010, Source: The Nation
Just as it did in Ben Franklin's day, the post office can still deliver for America in the twenty-first century.
Posted on May 5, 2010, Source: The Nation
"There's got to be more to life than explaining Senate procedures to angry constituents or begging Blue Dogs to do what they ought to do by rote," Obey said.
Posted on Apr 9, 2010, Source: TheNation.com
A bold and unapologetic protector of the Constitution will step down, making way for Obama to appoint his second Supreme Court justice.
Posted on Mar 21, 2010, Source: The Nation
The man who led civil rights activists across the Edmund Pettis Bridge 45 years ago is greeted on Capitol Hill by Tea Party protesters with shouts of the N-word.
Posted on Feb 23, 2010, Source: The Nation
What really matters now is keeping up the pressure for improvements as the long debate over health-care reform enters the next stage.
Posted on Feb 17, 2010, Source: The Nation
He's got the home-state credibility and a history of political engagement that rival any of the Democratic contenders for the spot.
Posted on Feb 8, 2010, Source: TheNation.com
Palin is now moving front and center as a potential challenger to Obama. That may scare Republicans who worry about their party's prospects in 2012.
Posted on Feb 4, 2010, Source: TheNation.com
Rep. Edwards: "The Supreme Court has left us with no choice but to change the Constitution and make sure that people own our government and our elections."
Posted on Jan 27, 2010, Source: TheNation.com
Obama restated 2008 campaign promises that were not kept during his first year as president. It's unclear how he can make good on them in 2010 working with Republicans.
Posted on Jan 27, 2010, Source: The Nation
Ben Bernanke missed an $8 trillion housing bubble and is still fighting against sensible bank regulations. Time for him to go.
Posted on Jan 19, 2010, Source: TheNation.com
Dems need to recognize that they've mismanaged the health care debate, spent too little time focused on jobs and haven't held Wall Street and the big banks to account.
Posted on Jan 9, 2010, Source: The Nation
New figures show jobs were lost in December at ten times the expected rate.
Posted on Dec 19, 2009, Source: TheNation.com
Sen. Harry Reid and the Senate Dems aren't winning any friends among the broad base of voters who support reproductive rights.
Posted on Dec 9, 2009, Source: TheNation.com
Senate Dems cut a deal on the public option but also endorse expanding Medicare, leaving some liberals torn over whether they will support the final bill.
Posted on Dec 1, 2009, Source: The Nation
Presidents are not supposed to begin and end the discussion about war. With both parties divided over Afghanistan, it's time for Congress to debate the Obama's war plan.
Posted on Nov 25, 2009, Source: The Nation
Rigid conservatives in the RNC want to establish a purity test for the party's candidates. Guess what? Reagan the conservative hero would have failed most of the criteria.
Posted on Nov 9, 2009, Source: The Nation
Informed and engaged progressives aren't entirely enthusiastic about the measure. Here are some of the most serious complaints.
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, Source: The Nation
There are lessons progressives can take away from John Corzine's campaign: alliances with women and labor movements are as essential as putting a human face on health reform.
Posted on Oct 9, 2009, Source: The Nation
Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann argues that Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck are the new voices not just of the GOP but of America. Good luck with that.
Posted on Oct 1, 2009, Source: The Nation
GOPers are shocked that a Democrat has the nerve to call them out on their repeated health care lies and scare tactics. Rep. Grayson says get used to it.
Posted on Aug 26, 2009, Source: TheNation.com
The investigation into torture could be thwarted by a GOP counter-attack and an echo chamber determined to protect Bush and Cheney.
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