George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

The Troubling Case of Gregory Hicks

The Troubling Case of Gregory Hicks The Troubling Case of Gregory Hicks

He might be wrong about Benghazi—but Gregory Hicks is still a whistleblower and he shouldn’t be retaliated against. 

May 10, 2013 / George Zornick

The Most Compelling Testimony From the Congressional Drone Hearing

The Most Compelling Testimony From the Congressional Drone Hearing The Most Compelling Testimony From the Congressional Drone Hearing

Congressional progressives held an important hearing on Capitol Hill this week, urging more transparency from the adminsitration about its drone policy.

May 9, 2013 / George Zornick

The GOP’s New Outreach to Women: It’s a Trap

The GOP’s New Outreach to Women: It’s a Trap The GOP’s New Outreach to Women: It’s a Trap

The Republicans’ new push to win over women voters is just as craven as you think it is. 

May 7, 2013 / George Zornick

Obama Names New FHFA Director

Obama Names New FHFA Director Obama Names New FHFA Director

Obama has taken a good first step to bring relief to underwater homeowners—but there’s more he can do. 

May 1, 2013 / George Zornick

Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion

Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion

Why won't the EPA regulate ammonium nitrate? Barbara Boxer wants to know.

Apr 30, 2013 / George Zornick

House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts

House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts

Last year's farm bill stalled because the GOP proposed deep food stamp cuts—and now they want even more. 

Apr 29, 2013 / George Zornick

Live Updates on the Boston Marathon Bombing

Live Updates on the Boston Marathon Bombing Live Updates on the Boston Marathon Bombing

A rapidly evolving, violent situation has unfolded across the Boston metro area over the past twelve hours—we’re live-blogging the developments here.

Apr 19, 2013 / George Zornick and Annie Shields

Shame on the Senate: Gun Control Is Dead, For Now

Shame on the Senate: Gun Control Is Dead, For Now Shame on the Senate: Gun Control Is Dead, For Now

A proposal backed by 90 percent of the American people and a majority of Senators won't become law. Why?

Apr 17, 2013 / George Zornick

Gun Control Package Nears the Tipping Point

Gun Control Package Nears the Tipping Point Gun Control Package Nears the Tipping Point

Changes in language and poison pill amendments could throw gun control off the tracks. 

Apr 16, 2013 / George Zornick

Why Obama’s Chained-CPI ‘Protections’ Aren’t Good Enough

Why Obama’s Chained-CPI ‘Protections’ Aren’t Good Enough Why Obama’s Chained-CPI ‘Protections’ Aren’t Good Enough

Obama proposes making bad benefit cuts slightly less bad. 

Apr 15, 2013 / George Zornick

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