George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Real Movement on Gun Control?

Real Movement on Gun Control? Real Movement on Gun Control?

At the federal and state levels, some politicians are encouragingly willing to tackle gun control.

Dec 20, 2012 / George Zornick

How Walmart Helped Make the Newtown Shooter’s AR-15 the Most Popular Assault Weapon in America

How Walmart Helped Make the Newtown Shooter’s AR-15 the Most Popular Assault Weapon in America How Walmart Helped Make the Newtown Shooter’s AR-15 the Most Popular Assault Weapon in America

A massive recent spike in gun sales has boosted Walmart’s flagging profits, making it the top seller of firearms and ammunition nationwide.

Dec 19, 2012 / Feature / George Zornick

Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything

Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything

Walmart hasn’t stopped the sale of a single gun in the wake of Sandy Hook, even though many other stores have. 

Dec 18, 2012 / George Zornick

Five Assault Weapons You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS]

Five Assault Weapons You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS] Five Assault Weapons You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS]

High-powered weapons you can buy with your groceries.

Dec 17, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and George Zornick

Sixteen US Mass Shootings Happened in 2012, Leaving at Least 88 Dead

Sixteen US Mass Shootings Happened in 2012, Leaving at Least 88 Dead Sixteen US Mass Shootings Happened in 2012, Leaving at Least 88 Dead

Indiscriminate gun violence happened at a wide variety of different places—the only thing predicable is the frequency. 

Dec 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Three Common-Sense Gun Bills That Can’t Pass Congress

Three Common-Sense Gun Bills That Can’t Pass Congress Three Common-Sense Gun Bills That Can’t Pass Congress

Washington is so paralyzed on gun control it can’t seem to pass fundamentally sensible reforms. 

Dec 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Emerging Fiscal Cliff Deal Spares Corporations, but Not the Safety Net

Emerging Fiscal Cliff Deal Spares Corporations, but Not the Safety Net Emerging Fiscal Cliff Deal Spares Corporations, but Not the Safety Net

Is Obama’s preferred deal one that cuts benefits for millions of Americans while sparing corporate America?

Dec 12, 2012 / George Zornick

Meet Five CEOs Who Prove That Lower Corporate Taxes Don’t Equal More Hiring

Meet Five CEOs Who Prove That Lower Corporate Taxes Don’t Equal More Hiring Meet Five CEOs Who Prove That Lower Corporate Taxes Don’t Equal More Hiring

It's a key argument made by CEOs pushing for a deal on the fiscal cliff, but it's wrong.

Dec 11, 2012 / George Zornick

Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment

Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment

The fiscal cliff is real for people who will suddenly stop receiving unemployment checks. 

Dec 7, 2012 / George Zornick

Why Raising the Eligibility Age is the ‘Single Worst Idea’ for Medicare Reform Why Raising the Eligibility Age is the ‘Single Worst Idea’ for Medicare Reform

It's a lose-lose proposition for the federal government and seniors. 

Nov 29, 2012 / George Zornick

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