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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    This Michigan Democrat wants her party to “call bullshit, bullshit”This Michigan Democrat wants her party to “call bullshit, bullshit”
    Politics

    State Sen. Mallory McMorrow on how Democrats can more effectively combat the GOP’s culture wars.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Josh Hawley’s viral transphobic comments, briefly explainedJosh Hawley’s viral transphobic comments, briefly explained
    Politics

    Hawley invoked transphobia during an abortion rights hearing in an apparent attempt to rile up the GOP base.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    The battleground House and Senate races where the end of Roe could have the biggest impactThe battleground House and Senate races where the end of Roe could have the biggest impact
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    The Supreme Court’s decision could help Democrats in 17 tight midterm contests.

    By Nicole Narea and Li Zhou
    Politics
    The limitations of Joe Biden’s executive order on abortionThe limitations of Joe Biden’s executive order on abortion
    Politics

    It marks an important first step, though there’s still more the White House could do.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The many reasons the “just vote” rhetoric from Democrats falls flatThe many reasons the “just vote” rhetoric from Democrats falls flat
    Politics

    “It is unacceptable that there was not a concrete plan the minute this decision came down.”

    By Li Zhou
    Who overturning Roe hurts most, explained in 7 charts
    Politics

    Data shows why taking abortion rights away is structural violence against women.

    By Li Zhou and Youyou Zhou
    Who overturning Roe hurts most, explained in 7 charts
    Politics

    Data shows why taking abortion rights away is structural violence against women.

    By Li Zhou and Youyou Zhou
    Politics
    The US’s first Black woman senator on what Ketanji Brown Jackson brings to the Supreme CourtThe US’s first Black woman senator on what Ketanji Brown Jackson brings to the Supreme Court
    Politics

    Former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun describes the historic significance of this moment.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    2 winners and 3 losers from the Colorado, Illinois, and New York primaries2 winners and 3 losers from the Colorado, Illinois, and New York primaries
    Politics

    Trump and his election lies were once again on the ballot in multiple states.

    By Li Zhou and Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Biden’s chance to go bolder on abortion rightsBiden’s chance to go bolder on abortion rights
    Politics

    “This is not a time for speeches and hoping people will vote in November.”

    By Li Zhou