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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    The Supreme Court overturned Roe. What happens next?The Supreme Court overturned Roe. What happens next?
    Politics

    The next steps in the fight over abortion rights, explained.

    By Ian Millhiser, Li Zhou and 1 more
    Remembering Vincent Chin — and the deep roots of anti-Asian violence
    Politics

    40 years after Vincent Chin’s murder, the struggle against anti-Asian hate continues.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The two main issues holding up a guns deal, briefly explainedThe two main issues holding up a guns deal, briefly explained
    Politics

    A gun control deal hinges on the “boyfriend loophole” and “red flag” laws.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump called his vice president a “wimp” for failing to do his coupTrump called his vice president a “wimp” for failing to do his coup
    Politics

    The then-president reportedly berated Pence in a heated phone call on January 6.

    By Li Zhou
    Explainers
    4 winners and 2 losers from the Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina primaries4 winners and 2 losers from the Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina primaries
    Explainers

    Once again, Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party was on the ballot. It still seems pretty strong.

    By Christian Paz and Li Zhou
    Politics
    The January 6 committee calls Trump out for his scamsThe January 6 committee calls Trump out for his scams
    Politics

    A Monday hearing laid out the case that Trump’s false election fraud claims conned supporters out of $250 million.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “Miracles sometimes happen”: The Senate hasn’t given up on gun control — yet“Miracles sometimes happen”: The Senate hasn’t given up on gun control — yet
    Politics

    Where things stand on Senate gun control talks so far.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why some voters are trying to recall San Francisco’s progressive DAWhy some voters are trying to recall San Francisco’s progressive DA
    Politics

    Chesa Boudin is the latest target of backlash toward progressive prosecutors as anxieties about crime have increased.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    5 winners and 2 losers from the California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota primaries5 winners and 2 losers from the California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota primaries
    Politics

    Crime, party loyalty, and Donald Trump were on the ballot.

    By Christian Paz and Li Zhou
    Politics
    House Democrats’ sweeping gun control package could be even biggerHouse Democrats’ sweeping gun control package could be even bigger
    Politics

    Lawmakers have a chance to send an aggressive message about the measures they support.

    By Li Zhou