George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

TPP Protest

The Fast-Track Fight Is Effectively Over: It’s Happening The Fast-Track Fight Is Effectively Over: It’s Happening

Liberals lost the fast-track battle, but don’t assume this means TPP will pass.

Jun 23, 2015 / George Zornick

Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits

Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits

Nobody saw this vote coming—but progressive activism delivered a shocking result Friday in Congress.

Jun 12, 2015 / George Zornick

The Case Against Fast Track

The Case Against Fast Track The Case Against Fast Track

From weak enforcement to a blank check for President Cruz, why Democrats are rebelling against trade promotion authority.

Jun 11, 2015 / George Zornick

‘Run Warren Run’ Is Over. What Did It Accomplish?

‘Run Warren Run’ Is Over. What Did It Accomplish? ‘Run Warren Run’ Is Over. What Did It Accomplish?

Elizabeth Warren isn’t running for president. But did the group truly fail?

Jun 3, 2015 / George Zornick

The Push for Debt-Free College Is Hitting the Big Time

The Push for Debt-Free College Is Hitting the Big Time The Push for Debt-Free College Is Hitting the Big Time

An idea that didn't formally exist six weeks ago is picking up a lot of steam.

May 27, 2015 / George Zornick

The Imaginary Public Support for Obama’s Trade Agenda

The Imaginary Public Support for Obama’s Trade Agenda The Imaginary Public Support for Obama’s Trade Agenda

Why does the White House keep telling reporters the public is lining up behind the trade push?

May 13, 2015 / George Zornick

Could Fast Track Ultimately Destroy Dodd-Frank? (Yes.)

Could Fast Track Ultimately Destroy Dodd-Frank? (Yes.) Could Fast Track Ultimately Destroy Dodd-Frank? (Yes.)

The White House has been going hard against Elizabeth Warren for making this claim—but she’s right.

May 12, 2015 / George Zornick

Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks

Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks

Now a presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders is arguing that the government should wind down several large financial institutions.

May 6, 2015 / George Zornick

Two Senate Dems Challenge Obama: Release the TPP Text

Two Senate Dems Challenge Obama: Release the TPP Text Two Senate Dems Challenge Obama: Release the TPP Text

 

Apr 25, 2015 / George Zornick

Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP

Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP

In a lengthy call with reporters, Obama pushed back hard on liberal criticisms of his trade bill.

Apr 24, 2015 / George Zornick

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