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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    The Senate votes to avert a rail strike — and rejects paid sick leaveThe Senate votes to avert a rail strike — and rejects paid sick leave
    Politics

    A measure to approve seven paid sick days for rail workers has failed in the upper chamber.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Hakeem Jeffries’s ascent to Democratic leader, explainedHakeem Jeffries’s ascent to Democratic leader, explained
    Politics

    Jeffries is known for bringing different groups together, though he’s also clashed with some progressives along the way.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate just passed historic protections for same-sex marriageThe Senate just passed historic protections for same-sex marriage
    Politics

    The landmark bill now heads to the House, which is expected to pass it as well.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The not-so-lame duck sessionThe not-so-lame duck session
    Politics

    Democrats are eyeing votes on same-sex marriage protections and electoral reforms.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    The high stakes and unique weirdness of the Georgia Senate runoff, briefly explainedThe high stakes and unique weirdness of the Georgia Senate runoff, briefly explained
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Sen. Raphael Warnock and former football player Herschel Walker will face off one more time in December.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Nancy Pelosi was really, really good at her jobNancy Pelosi was really, really good at her job
    Politics

    Pelosi’s legacy as speaker is defined by formidable wins on policy including the Affordable Care Act.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The two biggest challenges facing Nancy Pelosi’s successorThe two biggest challenges facing Nancy Pelosi’s successor
    Politics

    Pelosi is stepping down as Democratic leader. Her successor has big shoes to fill.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why some Republican senators are revolting against Mitch McConnellWhy some Republican senators are revolting against Mitch McConnell
    Politics

    They’re mad about the midterms, and the party’s lack of clear policy agenda.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Midterm elections Q&A with Li Zhou and Christian PazMidterm elections Q&A with Li Zhou and Christian Paz
    Politics

    We answered your questions about this pressing topic.

    By Christian Paz and Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    Democrats hang on to their crucial Senate majorityDemocrats hang on to their crucial Senate majority
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    There’s one big reason this still matters even though they may still lose the House.

    By Li Zhou