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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Republicans might shut down the government... againRepublicans might shut down the government... again
    Politics

    Conservatives have threatened to oppose a funding bill if their demands aren’t met.

    By Li Zhou
    Police Violence
    Police fatally shot a pregnant Black woman in Ohio. The calls for accountability are growing.Police fatally shot a pregnant Black woman in Ohio. The calls for accountability are growing.
    Police Violence

    Ta’Kiya Young’s fatal shooting — and bodycam footage — renews scrutiny of police violence.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump faces another big legal loss in the E. Jean Carroll caseTrump faces another big legal loss in the E. Jean Carroll case
    Politics

    Trump’s legal losses could eventually cost him literally — and politically.

    By Li Zhou
    Investigations into Donald Trump
    A visual guide to the 19 defendants in the Trump Georgia caseA visual guide to the 19 defendants in the Trump Georgia case
    Investigations into Donald Trump

    The mugshots and the charges they face, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou and Nicole Narea
    World Politics
    “Never underestimate them”: A Holocaust historian’s warning about Germany’s far right“Never underestimate them”: A Holocaust historian’s warning about Germany’s far right
    World Politics

    How Germany’s far right is making a comeback using an old playbook.

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    How Louisiana — one of the nation’s wettest states — caught on fireHow Louisiana — one of the nation’s wettest states — caught on fire
    Climate

    Even traditionally wet states are experiencing unprecedented wildfires.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    White supremacy is at the heart of the Jacksonville shootingWhite supremacy is at the heart of the Jacksonville shooting
    Politics

    The shooting adds to a litany of anti-Black attacks in recent years.

    By Li Zhou
    Investigations into Donald Trump
    Why Trump’s surrender is such a big dealWhy Trump’s surrender is such a big deal
    Investigations into Donald Trump

    Everything you need to know about Trump’s arrest, mugshot, and coming arraignment.

    By Li Zhou
    2024 Elections
    Nikki Haley was the only woman on the debate stage. She capitalized on it.Nikki Haley was the only woman on the debate stage. She capitalized on it.
    2024 Elections

    “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.”

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    A shooting over a Pride flag underscores the threat of Republican anti-LGBTQ rhetoricA shooting over a Pride flag underscores the threat of Republican anti-LGBTQ rhetoric
    Politics

    The shooting highlights growing fears of anti-LGBTQ violence amid a surge in hostile GOP policies.

    By Li Zhou