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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Georgia is a perfect example of the growing power of Asian American votersGeorgia is a perfect example of the growing power of Asian American voters
    Politics

    Asian American voters, once again, had strong turnout — a sign that 2020 was no anomaly.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unexpected visit to the US, explainedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unexpected visit to the US, explained
    Politics

    Why Zelenskyy made the surprising trip this week.

    By Jonathan Guyer and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Marijuana policy and a child tax credit are getting a last-minute push in CongressMarijuana policy and a child tax credit are getting a last-minute push in Congress
    Politics

    They’re both among the long-shot bills Democrats are still trying to get done this year.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why the government is constantly on the verge of shutting downWhy the government is constantly on the verge of shutting down
    Politics

    The threat of a shutdown seems to crop up every year.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The one big thing holding up a government funding billThe one big thing holding up a government funding bill
    Politics

    Why the same old spending fight is supercharged this year.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What the Respect for Marriage Act actually doesWhat the Respect for Marriage Act actually does
    Politics

    It doesn’t go as far as Obergefell, but it still offers important protections.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress’s historic shift on marriage equality, in 2 chartsCongress’s historic shift on marriage equality, in 2 charts
    Politics

    The landmark vote on the Respect for Marriage Act underscores the evolution lawmakers have made on the issue.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why Republicans are so intent on rolling back the military’s Covid-19 vaccine mandateWhy Republicans are so intent on rolling back the military’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate
    Politics

    It’s the GOP’s latest attempt to undo such policies.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    Raphael Warnock is officially Democrats’ 51st senator. Here’s why that matters.Raphael Warnock is officially Democrats’ 51st senator. Here’s why that matters.
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Warnock’s win gives Democrats more power in the upper chamber.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    5 key questions the Georgia Senate runoff will answer5 key questions the Georgia Senate runoff will answer
    Politics

    The election could say a lot about candidate quality and whether Democrats can replicate their success in the state.

    By Li Zhou