George Zornick

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Donald Trump in Iowa

This Has Been a Really Dangerous Week in Politics This Has Been a Really Dangerous Week in Politics

The specter of political violence is looming large thanks to right-wing rhetoric. 

Sep 14, 2016 / George Zornick

John Stump's hands

Your Tax Money Is Subsidizing Wall Street Bonuses Your Tax Money Is Subsidizing Wall Street Bonuses

Congress says it can’t fund a Zika response, but has found millions of dollars to reward CEO compensation.

Sep 1, 2016 / George Zornick

Donald Trump and Huma Abedin

Donald Trump Suggests Huma Abedin May Have Radical Ties Donald Trump Suggests Huma Abedin May Have Radical Ties

For the first time, Trump flirts with conspiracy theories about a top aide to Hillary Clinton.

Aug 29, 2016 / George Zornick

Disarm Hate Gun Protest

Voters Are Ready to Punish Pro-Gun Politicians. There’s Just One Problem. Voters Are Ready to Punish Pro-Gun Politicians. There’s Just One Problem.

Voters don’t seem to know where key senators actually stand on background checks.

Aug 18, 2016 / George Zornick

Trump Rally North Carolina

Did Donald Trump Just Suggest Hillary Should Be Assassinated? Did Donald Trump Just Suggest Hillary Should Be Assassinated?

It’s not about what Trump truly meant, but what his supporters will hear.

Aug 9, 2016 / George Zornick

Gabby Giffords DNC Rally

Gun Control Is Having a Moment in Philadelphia Gun Control Is Having a Moment in Philadelphia

“Gun control” was a dirty word at the DNC just four years ago.

Jul 26, 2016 / George Zornick

DNC Comcast Sponsorship

Welcome to the 2016 DNC, Sponsored by Special Interests Welcome to the 2016 DNC, Sponsored by Special Interests

These will be the first conventions since 1968 to have no public funding whatsoever.

Jul 25, 2016 / George Zornick

Why Are People Arrested at the RNC Still In Jail?

Why Are People Arrested at the RNC Still In Jail? Why Are People Arrested at the RNC Still In Jail?

The ACLU is raising an urgent concern, and believes they may be held until after the RNC ends.

Jul 21, 2016 / George Zornick

Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz Was Not the Hero Republicans Needed Ted Cruz Was Not the Hero Republicans Needed

Even worse, did Donald Trump get exactly what he wanted when the convention imploded?

Jul 21, 2016 / George Zornick

Hillary for Prison RNC T-Shirt

‘Hillary for Prison’ Has Officially Gone Mainstream ‘Hillary for Prison’ Has Officially Gone Mainstream

The GOP convention has been one long plea for Hillary Clinton's incarceration.

Jul 20, 2016 / George Zornick

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