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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    World Politics
    The troubling court decision roiling Guatemala’s elections, explainedThe troubling court decision roiling Guatemala’s elections, explained
    World Politics

    “[This] is a major, major threat to the country’s democracy.”

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Anti-trans bills keep losing in courtAnti-trans bills keep losing in court
    Politics

    Kentucky and Tennessee are the latest states to see parts of gender-affirming care bans targeting trans youth blocked by a federal judge.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Many Asian Americans support affirmative action. The recent Supreme Court cases obscure that.Many Asian Americans support affirmative action. The recent Supreme Court cases obscure that.
    Politics

    The cases rely on a narrative that doesn’t reflect the diversity of views among Asian Americans.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “His own worst enemy:” A new Trump tape only strengthens the case against him“His own worst enemy:” A new Trump tape only strengthens the case against him
    Politics

    Audio obtained by CNN offers more damning evidence, according to legal experts.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The far right’s gains in the Greek election, briefly explainedThe far right’s gains in the Greek election, briefly explained
    Politics

    Several right-wing parties walked away with some surprising — and troubling — wins.

    By Li Zhou
    Abortion
    The end of Roe, one year laterThe end of Roe, one year later
    Abortion

    The devastating impact of Dobbs, by the numbers.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why Republicans are censuring Adam SchiffWhy Republicans are censuring Adam Schiff
    Politics

    Republicans’ censuring of Adam Schiff was all about their base.

    By Li Zhou
    Supreme Court
    The Supreme Court has an ethics problem. Justice Alito’s fishing trip is the latest proof.The Supreme Court has an ethics problem. Justice Alito’s fishing trip is the latest proof.
    Supreme Court

    A new ProPublica report renews questions about justices’ disclosure of gifts that could pose a conflict of interest.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump’s Fox News interview was a defense attorney’s nightmareTrump’s Fox News interview was a defense attorney’s nightmare
    Politics

    The former president offered a confusing, and likely damaging, defense of his latest indictment.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Republican attempt to censure Adam Schiff was a flopThe Republican attempt to censure Adam Schiff was a flop
    Politics

    It adds to other GOP failures at political payback this term.

    By Li Zhou