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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    What’s behind the latest right-wing revolt against Mike JohnsonWhat’s behind the latest right-wing revolt against Mike Johnson
    Politics

    The House could soon pass Ukraine aid — along with a TikTok bill — in a new package that’s raised GOP ire.

    By Li Zhou
    Sports
    Jontay Porter’s lifetime NBA ban highlights the risks of sports gamblingJontay Porter’s lifetime NBA ban highlights the risks of sports gambling
    Sports

    It’s a case that underscores how betting could continue to threaten the game.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    Monkey Man’s imperfect political critique still packs a punchMonkey Man’s imperfect political critique still packs a punch
    Culture

    Dev Patel’s action-packed directorial debut also takes aim at contemporary Indian politics.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The very short Mayorkas impeachment trial, explainedThe very short Mayorkas impeachment trial, explained
    Politics

    Senate Democrats put a quick end to Republicans’ political stunt.

    By Li Zhou
    Sports
    Caitlin Clark’s staggeringly low starting salary, briefly explainedCaitlin Clark’s staggeringly low starting salary, briefly explained
    Sports

    The WNBA draft puts pro basketball’s longstanding pay gap on stark display.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What to do if you’re worried about “forever chemicals” in your drinking waterWhat to do if you’re worried about “forever chemicals” in your drinking water
    Politics

    A new EPA rule imposes federal regulations for the first time. Here’s what you can do on your own.

    By Li Zhou
    Religion
    The Vatican’s new statement on trans rights undercuts its attempts at inclusionThe Vatican’s new statement on trans rights undercuts its attempts at inclusion
    Religion

    As one expert put it, “This is the Newsmax version of Catholic theology.”

    By Li Zhou
    Travel
    “Equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls”: The staggering — and lucrative — scale of eclipse tourism“Equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls”: The staggering — and lucrative — scale of eclipse tourism
    Travel

    More people will travel for this event than for one of the country’s biggest games.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    Oppenheimer won Best Picture. Its new reception in Japan was very different.Oppenheimer won Best Picture. Its new reception in Japan was very different.
    Culture

    The film’s Japan premiere renews critiques about what the movie omitted.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    The harrowing “Quiet on Set” allegations, explainedThe harrowing “Quiet on Set” allegations, explained
    Culture

    The documentary details the abuse of Nickelodeon’s child actors in the ’90s and aughts. It’s a far bigger problem.

    By Li Zhou