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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    The two paths Congress could take on gun controlThe two paths Congress could take on gun control
    Politics

    Lawmakers are weighing red flag laws and background checks in the search for a compromise.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    2 losers and 1 winner from the Georgia, Alabama, and Arkansas primaries2 losers and 1 winner from the Georgia, Alabama, and Arkansas primaries
    Politics

    The primaries this week underscored the limitations of Trump’s endorsement.

    By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 1 more
    Politics
    The progressive push to oust the last anti-abortion House Democrat, explainedThe progressive push to oust the last anti-abortion House Democrat, explained
    Politics

    A South Texas runoff could show how motivating abortion rights can be for voters.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    2 winners and 2 losers from the Pennsylvania and North Carolina primaries2 winners and 2 losers from the Pennsylvania and North Carolina primaries
    Politics

    The takeaways from the biggest primary night yet were anything but clear.

    By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 1 more
    Politics
    What to watch in Pennsylvania’s and North Carolina’s primariesWhat to watch in Pennsylvania’s and North Carolina’s primaries
    Politics

    Pennsylvania and North Carolina are among five states headed to the polls.

    By Li Zhou and Christian Paz
    Politics
    Summer Lee could be the latest addition to the SquadSummer Lee could be the latest addition to the Squad
    Politics

    The state House representative could add to progressive gains this cycle.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate’s doomed vote on abortion rights, explainedThe Senate’s doomed vote on abortion rights, explained
    Politics

    Why the Senate voted on an abortion rights bill that was guaranteed to fail.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    2 winners and 2 losers from the Nebraska and West Virginia primaries2 winners and 2 losers from the Nebraska and West Virginia primaries
    Politics

    Trump’s endorsement had mixed results this time around.

    By Li Zhou and Nicole Narea
    Politics
    The House will allow staffers to unionize. Here’s how it will work.The House will allow staffers to unionize. Here’s how it will work.
    Politics

    It’s a huge win for congressional organizers who’ve been pushing for change.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Does Democrats’ support for unions extend to their own employees?Does Democrats’ support for unions extend to their own employees?
    Politics

    The fight for a union in Congress, explained.

    By Li Zhou