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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    The dangerous resurgence of Germany’s far right, explained
    World Politics

    Like in the US, the right is driving and capitalizing on fears about immigration.

    By Li Zhou
    7 winners and 0 losers from the surprisingly delightful 2024 Oscars
    Your guide to the 2024 Oscars

    From Jimmy Kimmel to going to bed on time, the 2024 Oscars were a hit.

    By Aja Romano, Alex Abad-Santos and 4 more
    Politics
    Jason Palmer, the guy who beat Biden in American Samoa, briefly explainedJason Palmer, the guy who beat Biden in American Samoa, briefly explained
    Politics

    A businessman and lesser-known candidate, Palmer wants to focus on “pass[ing] the torch.”

    By Li Zhou
    Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies
    Trump’s immigration policies are his old ones — but worseTrump’s immigration policies are his old ones — but worse
    Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies

    They include harsh new proposals, and augmented versions of past ideas, too.

    By Li Zhou
    Technology
    The less-than-magical Willy Wonka event, briefly explainedThe less-than-magical Willy Wonka event, briefly explained
    Technology

    The viral fiasco in Scotland that made kids cry — and prompted calls to police.

    By Li Zhou
    Space
    America’s first moon landing in 50 years, explainedAmerica’s first moon landing in 50 years, explained
    Space

    The groundbreaking development speaks to the growing role of private companies in space.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Wisconsin’s new legislative maps are a win for democracyWisconsin’s new legislative maps are a win for democracy
    Politics

    They could break the GOP’s longstanding gerrymandered grip on the state legislature.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How the Kansas City shooting proves the “good guy with a gun” idea is a fallacyHow the Kansas City shooting proves the “good guy with a gun” idea is a fallacy
    Politics

    The Kansas City mayor captures the US’s singular problem with guns, in one quote.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why Lyft and Uber drivers did their largest strike everWhy Lyft and Uber drivers did their largest strike ever
    Politics

    The protests spotlight gig workers’ lack of basic labor protections.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Republicans’ baseless Mayorkas impeachment sets a disturbing precedentRepublicans’ baseless Mayorkas impeachment sets a disturbing precedent
    Politics

    It weaponizes the practice in a new way.

    By Li Zhou