George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Whatever Happened to Gun Control?

Whatever Happened to Gun Control? Whatever Happened to Gun Control?

The Newtown tragedy was supposed to change everything about gun politics. Why it didn’t—and how reformers might still win.

Sep 16, 2014 / George Zornick

Obama Is Open to Ground Troops in Iraq, a Top General Says

Obama Is Open to Ground Troops in Iraq, a Top General Says Obama Is Open to Ground Troops in Iraq, a Top General Says

US military officials outlined several scenarios ground troops could end up fighting in Iraq and said Obama hasn’t closed the door.

Sep 16, 2014 / George Zornick

For Many Politicians, Ferguson Isn’t Happening

For Many Politicians, Ferguson Isn’t Happening For Many Politicians, Ferguson Isn’t Happening

Most of the candidates likely to contend for the presidency in 2016 have been silent—even Hillary Clinton, who’s been otherwise eager in recent weeks to opine extensive...

Aug 20, 2014 / George Zornick

This Week, Look At Real Sharks: Payday Lenders

This Week, Look At Real Sharks: Payday Lenders This Week, Look At Real Sharks: Payday Lenders

Activists want to draw attention to some of the most predatory financial companies.

Aug 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages

Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages

Low-wage federal contract workers are once again asking Obama to raise the minimum wage.

Jul 29, 2014 / George Zornick

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

Representative Keith Ellison wants to make forming a union a civil right.

Jul 28, 2014 / George Zornick

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Conservative judges ruled to effectively gut the health law in twenty-seven states.

Jul 22, 2014 / George Zornick

This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions

This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions

Senate legislation could put the pro-choice movement back on the offensive.

Jul 15, 2014 / George Zornick

The 12 Scariest Findings in the New Report on the Bundy Ranch Standoff

The 12 Scariest Findings in the New Report on the Bundy Ranch Standoff The 12 Scariest Findings in the New Report on the Bundy Ranch Standoff

A growing antigovernment movement has drawn a dangerous lesson from the standoff. 

Jul 11, 2014 / George Zornick

Did the CIA Illegally Spy on the Senate? Now We May Never Know

Did the CIA Illegally Spy on the Senate? Now We May Never Know Did the CIA Illegally Spy on the Senate? Now We May Never Know

The Department of Justice won't investigate shocking claims made earlier this year.

Jul 10, 2014 / George Zornick

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