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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Poll: People favor expansive Covid-19 relief over a targeted bipartisan packagePoll: People favor expansive Covid-19 relief over a targeted bipartisan package
    Politics

    Sixty-two percent of voters want Congress to pass the $1.9 trillion bill as soon as possible.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Democrats’ remaining options for raising the minimum wage, explainedDemocrats’ remaining options for raising the minimum wage, explained
    Politics

    Democrats haven’t given up on increasing the minimum wage just yet.

    By Emily Stewart and Li Zhou
    Politics
    The $15 minimum wage is effectively dead — for nowThe $15 minimum wage is effectively dead — for now
    Politics

    The Senate parliamentarian says the minimum wage increase can’t be part of the stimulus bill.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Joe Manchin voted for controversial Trump nominees but is undecided on Biden’sJoe Manchin voted for controversial Trump nominees but is undecided on Biden’s
    Politics

    Manchin supported more Trump nominees than any other Democrat. Now, he could sink one of Biden’s.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Paycheck Protection Program is now more accessible — but it’s still flawedThe Paycheck Protection Program is now more accessible — but it’s still flawed
    Politics

    The latest changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The $15 minimum wage could be the first major test of Democratic unityThe $15 minimum wage could be the first major test of Democratic unity
    Politics

    Democrats may soon have to confront divides in their caucus on the minimum wage.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Asian American lawmakers call for a hearing on anti-Asian racismAsian American lawmakers call for a hearing on anti-Asian racism
    Politics

    The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus plans to hold a hearing to discuss violent attacks during the pandemic.

    By Li Zhou
    8 first-term House members explain how they plan to prioritize racial justice
    Rethinking Policy for Black America

    From reforming police funding to setting up postal banking, these progressives say racial justice is at the core of their work.

    By Fabiola Cineas and Li Zhou
    Politics
    7 Senate Republicans vote to convict Trump — the most bipartisan impeachment trial verdict ever7 Senate Republicans vote to convict Trump — the most bipartisan impeachment trial verdict ever
    Politics

    A historic number of lawmakers voted to convict a president of their own party in Trump’s impeachment trial.

    By Li Zhou
    The Senate has acquitted Trump of inciting an insurrection
    Politics

    A majority of senators found Trump guilty, but they did not reach the 67-vote threshold needed to convict.

    By Li Zhou