George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention

The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention

More guns in America means more women will be murdered.

Jul 19, 2016 / George Zornick

RNC Cleveland Police

The Dangerous Militarization of the Cleveland Police Department The Dangerous Militarization of the Cleveland Police Department

Over $20 million in new equipment has arrived in the city, adding to the risk of escalated violence in the midst of a nationwide strain on police-community relations.

Jul 18, 2016 / George Zornick

Mike Pence and Donald Trump

Vice President Mike Pence Would Be a Dream for the Koch Brothers Vice President Mike Pence Would Be a Dream for the Koch Brothers

Donald Trump has long boasted of his independence from GOP donors, but that may be changing.

Jul 14, 2016 / George Zornick

Republicans meet with Ryan

Congress Is Done Talking About Gun Control and Is Ready for Vacation Congress Is Done Talking About Gun Control and Is Ready for Vacation

An activist push for an assault-weapons ban fell on deaf ears in Congress on Tuesday.

Jul 13, 2016 / George Zornick

A woman points a handgun with a laser sight on a wall display of other guns during the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis.

Why Is a Major Gun Manufacturer Trying to Seal Documents in the Sandy Hook Lawsuit? Why Is a Major Gun Manufacturer Trying to Seal Documents in the Sandy Hook Lawsuit?

Looming depositions might shine bright new line into how assault weapons are sold.

Jun 22, 2016 / George Zornick

Chris Murphy Senate Filibuster

These Senators Want to Stop Terrorists From Buying Guns (Unless They Use Craigslist) These Senators Want to Stop Terrorists From Buying Guns (Unless They Use Craigslist)

What’s the point of adding suspected terrorists to no-buy lists if background checks are still easily avoided?

Jun 20, 2016 / George Zornick

A sign calling to ban assault rifles

Hillary Clinton Is Basically the Only Person in DC Who Wants to Ban Assault Weapons Hillary Clinton Is Basically the Only Person in DC Who Wants to Ban Assault Weapons

Congress is not poised to act, and none of the major gun-control groups even have a position.

Jun 16, 2016 / George Zornick

The New York Stock Exchange building

A New Coalition Aims to ‘Take On Wall Street’ A New Coalition Aims to ‘Take On Wall Street’

Just because the Democratic primary is drawing to a close doesn’t mean a conversation about financial reform has to end.

May 25, 2016 / George Zornick

Donald Trump addresses NRA members

This Will Be a Historic (and Terrifying) Election for Gun Control This Will Be a Historic (and Terrifying) Election for Gun Control

Donald Trump is willing to go where few other presidential candidates have gone when it comes to gun rights.

May 24, 2016 / George Zornick

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Takes On the ‘Gig Economy’ Elizabeth Warren Takes On the ‘Gig Economy’

It’s one of the first serious attempts by Democrats to deal with the new part-time model for work.

May 20, 2016 / George Zornick

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