George Zornick

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone

‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone ‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone

Organizers hope to give Barack Obama political cover to deny the Keystone XL pipeline. 

Feb 17, 2013 / George Zornick

Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill

Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill

A price on carbon would fund investments in clean energy under the new plan. 

Feb 14, 2013 / George Zornick

More Civil Disobedience at the White House Over Keystone XL

More Civil Disobedience at the White House Over Keystone XL More Civil Disobedience at the White House Over Keystone XL

Around 50 people, including many mainstream environmental leaders, were arrested after they handcuffed themselves to the White House gate to protest any approval of the Keystone pi...

Feb 13, 2013 / George Zornick

Rubio’s Lies About Healthcare Reform

Rubio’s Lies About Healthcare Reform Rubio’s Lies About Healthcare Reform

In his rebuttal to the State of the Union Address, the Tea Party star failed to make his case that healthcare reform was harmful. 

Feb 13, 2013 / George Zornick

Major Climate Change Bill Coming to the Senate Major Climate Change Bill Coming to the Senate

Only an hour before President Obama is expected to deliver his State of the Union address—in which he might “go big” on the issue of combating climate change—two Senators announced they will introduce comprehensive climate change legislation this week, presenting a possible vehicle in the Senate for Obama’s ambitions. Senators Bernie Sanders and Barbara Boxer will outline the legislation on Thursday morning. Details are scant, though it’s being billed as “major” and “comprehensive” legislation, and will have a carbon tax, per a statement from Sanders’s office: Under the legislation, a fee on carbon pollution emissions would fund historic investments in energy efficiency and sustainable energy technologies such as wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. The proposal also would provide rebates to consumers to offset any efforts by oil, coal or gas companies to raise prices. Boxer is the chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, so this is not a fringe effort by any means. And some heavy environmental and institutional groups will be on hand Thursday, including Bill McKibben of 350.org and representatives from the Center for American Progress, Sierra Club, Public Citizen, and the National Community Action Foundation. We reported last month that Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Henry Waxman launched a Congressional task force, which aims to push the executive branch on new regulations, and to serve as a laboratory for new legislation—and while it’s not clear if Boxer is acting through this working group, the legislation is clearly ready to go. TAKE ACTION: Stop the Keystone Pipeline.  

Feb 13, 2013 / George Zornick

Wait, Harry Reid Can Ignore Holds?

Wait, Harry Reid Can Ignore Holds? Wait, Harry Reid Can Ignore Holds?

Why does the Senate majority leader let senators’ holds kill some nominations, but not others?

Feb 12, 2013 / George Zornick

The Sloppy GOP Plan to Stop Lew

The Sloppy GOP Plan to Stop Lew The Sloppy GOP Plan to Stop Lew

Republicans are clutching at straws as they search for reasons to oppose Obama's nominee.

Feb 11, 2013 / George Zornick

Does Mitch McConnell’s Pro-Gun Stance Threaten His 2014 Chances? Does Mitch McConnell’s Pro-Gun Stance Threaten His 2014 Chances?

New polling shows McConnell is vulnerable on his gun industry money and anti-gun law stance. 

Feb 8, 2013 / George Zornick

Nine Things John Brennan Needs to Explain Today

Nine Things John Brennan Needs to Explain Today Nine Things John Brennan Needs to Explain Today

No Congressional hearing has examined the secret expansion of targeted drone killings, but the senate has a chance to grill Obama's nominee for CIA director today.

Feb 7, 2013 / George Zornick

The Best Sequester Plan in Washington

The Best Sequester Plan in Washington The Best Sequester Plan in Washington

An even mix between cuts and revenue increases, eliminating wasteful Pentagon spending and tax loopholes for the wealthy, all while investing in job creation. What’s not to l...

Feb 6, 2013 / George Zornick

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