George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Obama Preps for Complete US Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Obama Preps for Complete US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Obama Preps for Complete US Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Obama finally started making plans to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan, and members of Congress are speaking up. 

Feb 26, 2014 / George Zornick

Obama Drops Social Security Cuts From His Budget

Obama Drops Social Security Cuts From His Budget Obama Drops Social Security Cuts From His Budget

The move to protect Social Security is a huge victory for liberals inside and outside of Congress.

Feb 20, 2014 / George Zornick

Will a Minimum Wage Hike Really Cost Jobs?

Will a Minimum Wage Hike Really Cost Jobs? Will a Minimum Wage Hike Really Cost Jobs?

The Congressional Budget Office is out of step with most economists on job loss projections as a result of a minimum wage hike. 

Feb 18, 2014 / George Zornick

Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today

Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today

It’s a big moment for hundreds of thousands of workers, as well as progressive activists.

Feb 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Congress Will Restore Military Pension Cuts, But Ignore Federal Workers

Congress Will Restore Military Pension Cuts, But Ignore Federal Workers Congress Will Restore Military Pension Cuts, But Ignore Federal Workers

Congress will soon reverse cuts to military pensions--but civilian workers won't be seeing any such relief. 

Feb 11, 2014 / George Zornick

Senators Demand a Vote Before More War in Afghanistan

Senators Demand a Vote Before More War in Afghanistan Senators Demand a Vote Before More War in Afghanistan

A new security agreement could keep US troops in Afghanistan indefinitely.

Feb 6, 2014 / George Zornick

The Silly Deficit Dances Washington Does

The Silly Deficit Dances Washington Does The Silly Deficit Dances Washington Does

Maybe it’s time to give up the deficit reduction charade.

Feb 5, 2014 / George Zornick

What’s the Deal With Obama’s Starter Retirement Accounts?

What’s the Deal With Obama’s Starter Retirement Accounts? What’s the Deal With Obama’s Starter Retirement Accounts?

More people need to start saving, but are IRAs the best way to do it?

Jan 29, 2014 / George Zornick

You’ll Never Guess Who’s Coming to the State of the Union You’ll Never Guess Who’s Coming to the State of the Union

One of the more inflammatory voices in the minimum wage debate will be making a special appearance tonight.

Jan 28, 2014 / George Zornick

Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

After months of progressive organizing, President Obama will increase wages for future federal contract workers. 

Jan 28, 2014 / George Zornick

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