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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Culture
    Netflix’s Partner Track could have been a powerful examination of racism at workNetflix’s Partner Track could have been a powerful examination of racism at work
    Culture

    Instead, its messy execution gets in the way.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why the Senate’s same-sex marriage vote is getting delayedWhy the Senate’s same-sex marriage vote is getting delayed
    Politics

    The hope is that more Republicans will vote for the bill after the midterms — when they’re under less political pressure.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What’s at stake in the freight rail labor fightWhat’s at stake in the freight rail labor fight
    Politics

    A strike was likely averted — but it would have been an economic disaster.

    By Emily Stewart and Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Democratic infighting over Joe Manchin’s “side deal,” explainedThe Democratic infighting over Joe Manchin’s “side deal,” explained
    Politics

    Progressives have slammed an agreement on permitting reforms as a giveaway to fossil fuels.

    By Li Zhou
    Your 2022 midterms cheat sheet
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Here’s what is really at stake in the 2022 midterm elections.

    By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 1 more
    Politics
    Same-sex marriage protections and 4 other big items on Congress’s to-do listSame-sex marriage protections and 4 other big items on Congress’s to-do list
    Politics

    Lawmakers are finally back from recess. Here’s what they still need to get done.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    4 winners and 2 losers from the New York and Florida primaries4 winners and 2 losers from the New York and Florida primaries
    Politics

    The strength of abortion rights messaging was tested, and Democrats dealt with several messy primaries.

    By Li Zhou and Christian Paz
    Politics
    Why the Inflation Reduction Act is such a big dealWhy the Inflation Reduction Act is such a big deal
    Politics

    Democrats’ landmark legislation on climate, health care, and taxes is a major achievement.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Inflation Reduction Act, explainedThe Inflation Reduction Act, explained
    Politics

    The climate act is also a health care act (and it does a few things on taxes, too).

    By Emily Stewart, Li Zhou and 1 more
    Politics
    Would the Inflation Reduction Act actually reduce inflation?Would the Inflation Reduction Act actually reduce inflation?
    Politics

    Three experts explain the impact it could have.

    By Li Zhou