George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?

What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’? What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?

Senate Democrats fight the ruling that allows corporate executives to make healthcare decisions for female employees.

Jul 9, 2014 / George Zornick

145 Nominees Still Can’t Do Their Jobs Because Republicans Won’t Do Theirs

145 Nominees Still Can’t Do Their Jobs Because Republicans Won’t Do Theirs 145 Nominees Still Can’t Do Their Jobs Because Republicans Won’t Do Theirs

Senate Republicans have ground the body to a near-halt on nominations.

Jul 8, 2014 / George Zornick

10 Questions All Politicians Should Answer About Gun Control

10 Questions All Politicians Should Answer About Gun Control 10 Questions All Politicians Should Answer About Gun Control

Thanks to an effort by Everytown for Gun Safety, the NRA will now not be the only group asking candidates for their positions on gun control.

Jul 7, 2014 / George Zornick

What the SCOTUS Decision Ending Obama’s Recess Appointment Power Means

What the SCOTUS Decision Ending Obama’s Recess Appointment Power Means What the SCOTUS Decision Ending Obama’s Recess Appointment Power Means

The Supreme Court decided Thursday to end President Obama’s ability to make recess appointments.

Jun 26, 2014 / George Zornick

Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg

Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg

The federal government is really bad at preserving records—and this has led to many scandals.

Jun 18, 2014 / George Zornick

Hillary Still Doesn’t Get It on Iraq

Hillary Still Doesn’t Get It on Iraq Hillary Still Doesn’t Get It on Iraq

Clinton reverts back to one of the worst Bush-era tropes on the war.

Jun 16, 2014 / George Zornick

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor? Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Conservative versus “moderate” proxy wars will help determine the path of the House in coming years.

Jun 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged

Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged

Eric Cantor made one step towards reform— and was punished for it Tuesday night.

Jun 11, 2014 / George Zornick

Americans Are Saddled With $1.2 Trillion in Student Loan Debt

Americans Are Saddled With $1.2 Trillion in Student Loan Debt Americans Are Saddled With $1.2 Trillion in Student Loan Debt

Senator Elizabeth Warren has a plan to ease this crisis—and Obama just backed it.

Jun 9, 2014 / George Zornick

Will the EPA’s Climate Plan Lead to a Counterproductive Fracking Boom?

Will the EPA’s Climate Plan Lead to a Counterproductive Fracking Boom? Will the EPA’s Climate Plan Lead to a Counterproductive Fracking Boom?

Obama wants to push states away from coal—but if they turn to natural gas, the climate problem could get even worse.

Jun 4, 2014 / George Zornick

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