George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Large, Profitable Companies Employ Most Minimum-Wage Earners Large, Profitable Companies Employ Most Minimum-Wage Earners

Corporations with plenty of money to spare could afford to pay workers more—they just won’t. 

Jul 19, 2012 / George Zornick

CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail

CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail

After spending untold amounts of money battling the creation of the bureau, Capital One finds itself the first victim. 

Jul 18, 2012 / George Zornick

Are Republicans Secretly Anxious About Opposing Campaign Finance Reform? Are Republicans Secretly Anxious About Opposing Campaign Finance Reform?

Democratic Senators say they’re hearing angst from the other side of the aisle about the party line on donor disclosure. 

Jul 18, 2012 / George Zornick

The Incredible Thinness of John McCain’s Opposition to the Disclose Act The Incredible Thinness of John McCain’s Opposition to the Disclose Act

Why can't the maverick from Arizona clearly explain why he opposes the latest campaign finance reform?

Jul 17, 2012 / George Zornick

Republicans Poised to Block Campaign Finance Disclosure Bill Republicans Poised to Block Campaign Finance Disclosure Bill

 Republicans are likely to kill an important bill that would shine light on dark money in federal elections. 

Jul 16, 2012 / George Zornick

Activists to Pressure Obama Campaign for Mortgage Fraud Investigation Funding Activists to Pressure Obama Campaign for Mortgage Fraud Investigation Funding

Can Obama credibly criticize Mitt Romney as a protector of Wall Street while the RMBS group is starved of resources?

Jul 12, 2012 / George Zornick

Democrats Think the Tables Are Turning on the ACA, and Some Predict a Public Option Democrats Think the Tables Are Turning on the ACA, and Some Predict a Public Option

As the House votes to repeal “Obamacare,” Democrats think the misinformation effort is losing steam. 

Jul 11, 2012 / George Zornick

Romney’s Donors Share His Love of Offshore Tax Havens

Romney’s Donors Share His Love of Offshore Tax Havens Romney’s Donors Share His Love of Offshore Tax Havens

Of Mitt’s top donors, ten are heavily invested in the practice of hiding vast sums of money offshore. 

Jul 11, 2012 / George Zornick

Obama: No More Tax Breaks for Top Earners Obama: No More Tax Breaks for Top Earners

Democrats are trying to break the anti-tax absolutism of the GOP and claim a mandate on reform after the elections.

Jul 9, 2012 / George Zornick

June Jobs Report: The Slump Is Real

June Jobs Report: The Slump Is Real June Jobs Report: The Slump Is Real

The economy has settled into a slow growth pattern after some strong gains earlier this year, and a true recovery remains elusive. 

Jul 6, 2012 / George Zornick

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