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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Why some fully vaccinated people are still wearing masks
    Politics

    In a poll conducted shortly after the CDC issued updated guidelines, more than half of all fully vaccinated people said they were still wearing masks.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House passes bill to combat anti-Asian hate crimesThe House passes bill to combat anti-Asian hate crimes
    Politics

    The legislation is intended to improve the data tracking hate crimes, though critics say it won’t address the root cause.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    As McConnell gears up for obstruction, 43 percent of Republican voters say they prefer bipartisanshipAs McConnell gears up for obstruction, 43 percent of Republican voters say they prefer bipartisanship
    Politics

    Some Republicans say they’d still like to see lawmakers work with President Joe Biden.

    By Li Zhou
    The inadequacy of the term “Asian American”
    Explainers

    The label aspires to unify a wide range of communities with common cause and shared experiences. But many feel it flattens and erases entire cultures.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    A majority of voters see an urgent need for police reform following the Chauvin verdictA majority of voters see an urgent need for police reform following the Chauvin verdict
    Politics

    A new poll suggests the public is looking to Congress to act on police reform.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    This could be the year federal paid leave finally passesThis could be the year federal paid leave finally passes
    Politics

    President Joe Biden’s new plan treats family and medical leave like the priority that it is.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Republicans’ opening bid on infrastructure is about a quarter of the size of Biden’s planRepublicans’ opening bid on infrastructure is about a quarter of the size of Biden’s plan
    Politics

    The GOP’s new, much narrower infrastructure counteroffer, explained.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    The uncertain prospects for police reform in the Senate, explainedThe uncertain prospects for police reform in the Senate, explained
    Explainers

    Lawmakers are searching for a compromise on qualified immunity that may not materialize.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “We are shook, again”“We are shook, again”
    Politics

    Sikh Americans recall targeted violence they’ve faced in wake of Indianapolis shooting.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Senate Democrats use Asian American hate crimes bill as key test of Republican obstructionSenate Democrats use Asian American hate crimes bill as key test of Republican obstruction
    Politics

    The legislation is narrow in scope — but could send a powerful message condemning anti-Asian racism.

    By Li Zhou