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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Mental Health
    The vital importance of a new pill for postpartum depressionThe vital importance of a new pill for postpartum depression
    Mental Health

    Postpartum depression has long been overlooked. A new pill expands potential treatment options.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why Trump’s PAC is almost brokeWhy Trump’s PAC is almost broke
    Politics

    The former president’s legal woes are costing his team — literally.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Your 5 biggest questions about Trump’s first federal indictment, answeredYour 5 biggest questions about Trump’s first federal indictment, answered
    Politics

    Here’s what you need to know about the new charges in the classified documents case against Trump.

    By Nicole Narea and Li Zhou
    World Politics
    Vox, Spain’s hard-right party, explainedVox, Spain’s hard-right party, explained
    World Politics

    The country’s upcoming elections could see a hard-right party enter national government for the first time in generations.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The wild gimmicks Republicans are trying to get on the debate stageThe wild gimmicks Republicans are trying to get on the debate stage
    Politics

    It’s everything from gift cards to a sweepstakes for Messi soccer tickets.

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    Why Canada’s wildfires will affect air quality for weeks to comeWhy Canada’s wildfires will affect air quality for weeks to come
    Climate

    Canada’s fire season is especially bad, and it could lead to smoke drifting southward for the rest of the summer.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How Republicans turned a must-pass defense bill into an “extremist manifesto”How Republicans turned a must-pass defense bill into an “extremist manifesto”
    Politics

    The GOP stacked the National Defense Authorization Act with controversial amendments on abortion and LGBTQ rights.

    By Li Zhou
    Money
    What the latest inflation numbers mean for youWhat the latest inflation numbers mean for you
    Money

    Inflation is still higher than ideal levels, but it hit its lowest rate in two years.

    By Li Zhou
    Joe Biden
    Biden’s Eurotrip, briefly explainedBiden’s Eurotrip, briefly explained
    Joe Biden

    Biden’s big Europe trip could have major implications for Ukraine.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How Wisconsin’s governor bested the GOP and secured education funding for 400 yearsHow Wisconsin’s governor bested the GOP and secured education funding for 400 years
    Politics

    Gov. Tony Evers flexed on Republicans with a creative gubernatorial veto.

    By Li Zhou