John Nichols
John Nichols
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John Nichols is a well-known American journalist, author, and political commentator.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on May 18, 1940 (died: still living)
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nichols was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an American citizen by birth. His profession includes journalist, author, and political commentator.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a family of modest means, Nichols developed a strong interest in politics and social justice from an early age. He earned his Bachelor's degree in history from Princeton University in 1962. After completing his education, he began his career as a journalist, working for various publications, including the New York Post and the Los Angeles Times.
Major Accomplishments
Nichols' extensive journalism career has been marked by numerous notable achievements. Some of his most significant contributions include:
In 1986, Nichols was part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. This award recognized their in-depth coverage of a scandal involving corrupt government officials and organized crime.
Throughout his career, Nichols has written extensively on topics such as politics, social justice, and labor rights. His work often focuses on the struggles of working-class people and marginalized communities.
Notable Works or Actions
Nichols' writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The Nation, The Progressive, and In These Times. Some of his notable works include:
"The Milagro Beanfield War" (1984) - a novel about a small town's struggle against corporate development.
"Dick: The Man Who Knew Too Much" (2003) - a biography of Richard Nixon, exploring the former President's psychological dynamics.
Impact and Legacy
Nichols' contributions to journalism have been widely recognized. He has received numerous awards for his investigative reporting, including the George Polk Award and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.
His work continues to inspire new generations of journalists and social activists. Through his writing and commentary, Nichols sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of working-class people and marginalized communities.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
John Nichols is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful analysis of politics and social justice issues. His extensive body of work has made significant contributions to our understanding of these complex topics.
Quotes by John Nichols
If Feingold does it, if he wins this race in this year, it will not be as just another Democratic senator. It will not be as a maverick, nor even as an idealist. It will be as a signal that maybe, just maybe, people power can still beat the money power. That senators aren’t just extensions of parties and presidents, and that politics can be about something more than Democratic toothpaste versus Republican toothpaste.
You can’t buy bullets with food stamps,” says Nick Rael, the store owner of the one store in Milagro, New Mexico, when Amarante Cordova peals off four one-dollar stamps and carefully lays them on the counter.
The free market would do us a lot of good; we don't have a free market. We have lost our free market to corporatists, who have come in to take their money and leave.
All we can tell them is you look like you're having serious signs and symptoms. We're going to treat you like you're having a heart attack because, obviously, that's what we're most concerned about.
Hong Kong and southern China are in an area where everything comes together. It's like the perfect storm -- animals, the virus, population density.
Before this, student services was in the administration building and financial aid was in the academic building. Everything was scattered across campus.
I'm not suggesting that we are back in the '30s or the '50s. But each year, you lose a little bit more. It is, gradually, a greater and greater problem.
