Stories by John Nichols
John Nichols is The Nation's Washington correspondent.
It is time to pull Bill Clinton off the campaign trail he never should have gotten on.
Posted on Jan 28, 2008, Source: The Nation
While Clinton and Obama squabbled, Edwards shined. But did he connect with enough undecided voters to secure a solid finish in South Carolina?
Posted on Jan 22, 2008, Source: TheNation.com
Love her or hate her, but recognize that Clinton's New Hampshire victory broke through an electoral glass ceiling.
Posted on Jan 12, 2008, Source: The Nation
Heading to New Hampshire, the candidate is toning down his God talk to appeal to a more secular electorate.
Posted on Jan 4, 2008, Source: TheNation.com
The anti-corporate message of the Edwards campaign has hit a nerve.
Posted on Dec 28, 2007, Source: The Nation
Another NAFTA-Style trade deal? That should be a no-brainer.
Posted on Nov 8, 2007, Source: The Nation
The antiwar movement took Cindy Sheehan for granted. It was only when she resigned from a role that she never sought that anyone bothered to think of what an essential player she had become.
Posted on Jun 2, 2007, Source: The Nation
Republican presidential contenders will be stumbling over one another tonight, as they debate in South Carolina, to curry favor with the religious right by expressing their sorrow at the passing of the Rev. Jerry Falwell.
Posted on May 15, 2007, Source: The Nation
In a sad attempt to justify his veto, the president says he is listening to military commanders while Congress plays politics. Here's what top military men who commanded troops in Iraq say.
Posted on May 3, 2007, Source: TheNation.com
Instead of applying for a gun permit in reaction to the Va Tech massacre, you'd be better off renting Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine.
Posted on Apr 16, 2007, Source: TheNation.com
Progressive House Democrats are in now in the position of choosing between Pelosi's "imperfect" Iraq proposal and holding out for "bold action" to end the war.
Posted on Mar 17, 2007, Source: The Nation
Molly Ivins died this Wednesday at the age of sixty-two. If anyone picked a fight with the powerful, she was there, writing with passion, humor and unbridled joy.
Posted on Feb 1, 2007, Source: TheNation.com
If Barack Obama is to secure critical grassroots support for his presidential bid, he must be less about celebrity and more about policy.
Posted on Jan 19, 2007, Source: The Nation
Too much focus on Foley draws attention from the real scandal. Yet, even Democrats are having trouble getting beyond the salacious details of one man's sad story.
Posted on Oct 9, 2006, Source: TheNation.com
The issue of Iraq is helping Democratic challengers fight incumbents like Hillary Clinton in upcoming primary elections.
Posted on Sep 6, 2006, Source: The Nation
It's disappointing that Karl Rove won't be indicted for his role in the CIA leak case -- but now we must push to learn what the Vice-President knew.
Posted on Jun 14, 2006, Source: TheNation.com
The biggest Enron fraud is Bush's claim that he was not close to now-convicted Enron founder Ken Lay.
Posted on May 25, 2006, Source: TheNation.com
The Justice Department claims that its attempt to investigate Bush's eavesdropping programs has gone nowhere because its staff was denied security clearance.
Posted on May 15, 2006, Source: TheNation.com
South Dakota's law banning all abortions is the sign that the real fight has begun.
Posted on Feb 23, 2006, Source: The Nation
If alcohol was involved in the Texas shooting incident, it is appropriate to ask if an official inquiry was blocked to protect the vice president.
Posted on Feb 15, 2006, Source: TheNation.com
We elect Senators with the hope and expectation that they will fight for democracy, not rubber stamp the status quo.
Posted on Jan 27, 2006, Source: The Nation
If the Judiciary Committee really wants to know where Alito stands, they'll raise the specter of Bush v. Gore.
Posted on Jan 10, 2006, Source: TheNation.com
The year is ending on a much better note than it began -- thanks to the courage and conviction of elected officials, activists and organizations.
Posted on Dec 29, 2005, Source: The Nation
Virulent attacks on the grieving Cindy Sheehan expose the stench of desperation in pro-war circles.
Posted on Aug 18, 2005, Source: The Nation
Taking the political fight to the states -- which are not yet entirely corrupted by money politics -- is the best way to change the country.
Posted on Aug 17, 2005, Source: The Nation
Our newly appointed ambassador to the U.N. has already tarnished a long history of notable, thoughtful and respected public servants.
Posted on Aug 2, 2005, Source: The Nation
With Sandra Day O'Connor's exit, the court will move in one of two directions -- not right or left, but backward or forward.
Posted on Jul 1, 2005, Source: The Nation
At a time when the federal government is dominated by right-wing Republicans, and when liberal state governments are rare, cities are electing a new generation of progressives.
Posted on Jun 8, 2005, Source: The Nation
Judging from the lackluster showing against the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, it seems that most Democrats – who are supposed to take civil liberties more seriously than the Republicans – believe that censorship is what America is all about.
Posted on Mar 2, 2005, Source: The Nation
Unlike past DNC chairs, Howard Dean won't have to scream for attention. He is in a position to make his party more newsworthy and potentially more dangerous than it has been in decades.
Posted on Feb 21, 2005, Source: The Nation
Barbara Boxer's impassioned critique of Condoleezza Rice marks the senator as a progressive hero.
Posted on Jan 27, 2005, Source: The Nation
Bush's inaugural address provided plenty of lofty rhetoric. Now we await the less-than-lofty deeds that are sure to follow.
Posted on Jan 21, 2005, Source: The Nation
The brief debate over certification of the Ohio results cannot be the end of the process. Democrats and Republicans need to continue to feel the heat if election reform is to be a reality.
Posted on Jan 7, 2005, Source: The Nation
A progressive and a damn fine reporter, Jack Newfield put the lie the argument that a good reporter must have no strong political beliefs.
Posted on Dec 22, 2004, Source: The Nation
Challenging the pro-free trade, pro-corporate agribusiness policies of Secretary of Agriculture nominee Mike Johanns is the best place for Democrats to start connecting with rural voters.
Posted on Dec 8, 2004, Source: The Nation
The United Church of Christ wants to spread a message of respect and inclusion for all. But the mainstream media won't let them. Watch the ad that the networks found too "controversial" to air.
Posted on Dec 3, 2004, Source: The Nation
Condoleezza Rice claimed she could not appear before the 9/11 Commission because it would break precedents set by past national security advisers. But she had no qualms about breaking precedents to advance Bush's campaign.
Posted on Nov 18, 2004, Source: The Nation
Whether the vice president wants to admit it or not, the skepticism about this administration's Iraq imbroglio is not just a Democratic indulgence – and John Edwards made sure to point that out in the debate.
Posted on Oct 6, 2004, Source: The Nation
In their search for a "scoop," CBS played right into the hands of the Bush spin machine. The result: the American public may never know the plain undisputed facts about their president.
Posted on Sep 22, 2004, Source: The Nation
Almost a dozen AIDS activists infiltrated the Republican convention while White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card was speaking.
Posted on Sep 2, 2004, Source: The Nation
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