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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Culture
    Love Is Blind just got hit with a federal labor complaint. Will it change anything?Love Is Blind just got hit with a federal labor complaint. Will it change anything?
    Culture

    It sends an important message, but may not translate to an immediate fix.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why The Onion’s Infowars bid has been blocked — for nowWhy The Onion’s Infowars bid has been blocked — for now
    Politics

    The satirical newspaper’s plans to remake Alex Jones’s conspiracy theories outlet have hit a roadblock.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump says he supports DREAMers. His past actions say differently.Trump says he supports DREAMers. His past actions say differently.
    Politics

    Legislation protecting DREAMers — who have long been in legal limbo — has been elusive for years.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How Trump’s DOJ could severely curtail oversight of policeHow Trump’s DOJ could severely curtail oversight of police
    Politics

    His second term could mean fewer federal investigations, and settlements, for police misconduct.

    By Li Zhou
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Will Trump’s pick for labor secretary be able to act on her pro-union ideas?Will Trump’s pick for labor secretary be able to act on her pro-union ideas?
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Naming a union-friendly nominee might not necessarily translate to pro-worker policies.

    By Li Zhou
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Trump says he wants to get rid of “woke” generals. He can.Trump says he wants to get rid of “woke” generals. He can.
    Trump 2.0, explained

    The president-elect’s promises have national security experts worried about loyalty tests.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House will have its first openly trans member next year. The GOP is already attacking her.The House will have its first openly trans member next year. The GOP is already attacking her.
    Politics

    A new bathroom rule only adds to the party’s anti-trans broadsides.

    By Li Zhou
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Trump wants a big expansion in fossil fuel production. Can he do that?Trump wants a big expansion in fossil fuel production. Can he do that?
    Trump 2.0, explained

    He’ll have key levers he can use, but he faces limitations, too.

    By Li Zhou
    Trump 2.0, explained
    The future of same-sex marriage under a second Trump administration, explainedThe future of same-sex marriage under a second Trump administration, explained
    Trump 2.0, explained

    There are key protections for same-sex marriage. Some LGBTQ couples are worried they could be rolled back.

    By Li Zhou
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Trump is staffing up his White House with loyalistsTrump is staffing up his White House with loyalists
    Trump 2.0, explained

    His second term picks include staunch allies, immigration hardliners and national security hawks.

    By Li Zhou