Justin Talbot Zorn is an author, adviser, and policymaker. He has served as Legislative Director for three members of the US Congress and has written widely on climate, economics, technology, international affairs, and psychology for Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Guardian, Wired, Fast Company, The Nation, Foreign Policy, Folha de São Paulo, CNN, and other publications. His first book, published with HarperCollins in the US and Penguin in the UK, was printed in 14 languages globally and topped Audible bestsellers lists in diverse categories including philosophy, meditation, and business.
Justin is a Senior Adviser to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, a Truman National Security Fellow, and co-founder of a first-of-its-kind talent pipeline for Congressional staffers. He serves as a partner to a variety of mission-driven startups, think tanks, foundations, and advocacy groups. Justin has worked to organize ideologically diverse coalitions in business and government to support policy reforms for community solar and net metering, to increase national funding for election administration, and to boost federal investments in translational research focused on clean energy, health, and climate adaptation. He has been a guest on more than 70 podcasts and has lectured on public policy and communications in Congress, leading universities, think tanks, and private sector firms.
Justin helped to launch and lead a pioneering mindfulness program in the US House of Representatives, bringing together people from across the political spectrum to do the work of finding greater calm and clarity. A former Fulbright Scholar, Justin received graduate degrees in international relations and public policy from Oxford and Harvard. He lives in Santa Fe, NM with his wife, Meredy, and three young children, Tierra, Saraya, and Jai.
All from Justin Talbot Zorn
(The Hill) How Foreign Policy Could Crash Republican Midterm Prospects
The Hill: Another Israeli attack on Iran in the near future remains quite possible. Should Trump decide to join such an operation before the next election, it could significantly undermine Republican chances of retaining Congress.
(Los Angeles Times) Why Is the “Pro-Family” GOP Blocking Legislation that Would Help Lift Many Kids Out of Poverty?
Los Angeles Times: Republicans are actively opposing important legislation to help children and parents.
(The Hill) Why Is Chuck Schumer Refusing a Vote on the Child Tax Credit?
The Hill: The Senate Majority Leader needs to move quickly to allow Senators to vote on this massively popular legislation with a real chance of passage.
Corporate America Must Step Up to Save the Child Tax Credit
An expansion of the Child Tax Credit would boost businesses by giving more purchasing power to people who need it.
(Time) Why Biden Can’t Afford to Expand the War
Time: When a drone strike from an Iran-backed militia killed three US servicemembers and wounded at least 25 others in Jordan on January 28, pressure grew considerably for the White House to escalate US military involvement in the conflict in the Middle East.
In Brazil, Vaccine Diplomacy Can Help Save the Climate
Washington should bypass Bolsonaro and open a direct dialogue on Amazon deforestation with local leaders in regions hit hard by COVID-19.