George Zornick

Washington Editor

@gzornick

George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Minimum wage protest

Why Today Is a Sad Milestone for Minimum-Wage Workers Why Today Is a Sad Milestone for Minimum-Wage Workers

It took 41 days for federal minimum-wage workers to catch up to what they made in 2009.

Mar 1, 2018 / George Zornick

AR-15 guns

The Gun Industry Is Weaker Than It Looks The Gun Industry Is Weaker Than It Looks

It’s vulnerable when it comes to the one thing it cares about most—money.

Feb 21, 2018 / George Zornick

Gun display

Trump’s Go-Nowhere Memo on Banning Bump Stocks Trump’s Go-Nowhere Memo on Banning Bump Stocks

A symbolic move, but one that won’t change any gun laws.

Feb 20, 2018 / George Zornick

Katrina Gentrifying New Orleans

How Trump Plans to Evict Poor Families From Public Housing How Trump Plans to Evict Poor Families From Public Housing

The president’s budget proposal is a shocking assault on millions of people who rely on rental assistance. 

Feb 16, 2018 / George Zornick

How Trump Is Undermining the Fight Against Mass Shootings

How Trump Is Undermining the Fight Against Mass Shootings How Trump Is Undermining the Fight Against Mass Shootings

Look at the budget numbers, not the press-conference rhetoric. 

Feb 15, 2018 / George Zornick

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Big Fight’ Against Monopolies

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Big Fight’ Against Monopolies Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Big Fight’ Against Monopolies

Warren speaks to The Nation about power, markets, and breaking up corporate giants.

Feb 15, 2018 / Feature / George Zornick

Carmen Yulín Cruz Is a Politician on the Rise

Carmen Yulín Cruz Is a Politician on the Rise Carmen Yulín Cruz Is a Politician on the Rise

The Puerto Rican politician has emerged as one of Trump’s most effective foes.

Jan 11, 2018 / Feature / George Zornick

Consumer advocates outside CFPB

The CFPB Case Is a First Look at Trump’s Legal System The CFPB Case Is a First Look at Trump’s Legal System

A Trump-appointed judge will hear a challenge to Trump’s legally dubious move.

Nov 28, 2017 / George Zornick

Virginia Democrats

The NRA Took a Big Swing in Virginia and Missed The NRA Took a Big Swing in Virginia and Missed

Are the politics of gun control finally shifting?

Nov 8, 2017 / George Zornick

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Has a New Tax-Reform Idea, and It’s Very Bad Donald Trump Has a New Tax-Reform Idea, and It’s Very Bad

Millions would go without insurance to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.

Nov 1, 2017 / George Zornick

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