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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    America’s unique, enduring gun problem, explained
    Gun Violence

    The factors that lead to tragedies like the Birmingham shooting are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law.

    By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 2 more
    Sports
    Shohei Ohtani just did something no pro baseball player has ever doneShohei Ohtani just did something no pro baseball player has ever done
    Sports

    His staggering new record cements his dominance in the sport.

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    Why everywhere seems to be flooding right nowWhy everywhere seems to be flooding right now
    Climate

    Unique factors have driven torrential rains around the world — but there’s also a likely common thread.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The messy Murdoch succession drama, explainedThe messy Murdoch succession drama, explained
    Politics

    It’s a case that could have big implications for the future of Fox News.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    America’s long history of anti-Haitian racism, explainedAmerica’s long history of anti-Haitian racism, explained
    Politics

    The US has often singled out Haitian immigrants. GOP attacks are the latest example.

    By Li Zhou
    Criminal Justice
    Tyreek Hill’s disturbing detention by police, explainedTyreek Hill’s disturbing detention by police, explained
    Criminal Justice

    Hill was subject to a violent traffic stop that put another spotlight on police brutality.

    By Li Zhou
    Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies
    Trump’s ever-shifting position on abortion, explained (as best as possible)Trump’s ever-shifting position on abortion, explained (as best as possible)
    Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies

    Trump said he could be open to restricting the abortion pill — then quickly walked it back.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How to think about the attacks on Tim Walz’s military recordHow to think about the attacks on Tim Walz’s military record
    Politics

    Do the GOP attacks on the Democratic vice presidential candidate stand up to scrutiny?

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Do celebrity endorsements matter?Do celebrity endorsements matter?
    Politics

    Megan Thee Stallion is among the latest celebrities to urge voters to line up behind Kamala Harris

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The bizarre RFK Jr. bear incident, briefly explainedThe bizarre RFK Jr. bear incident, briefly explained
    Politics

    It’s just the latest in a laundry list of controversies.

    By Li Zhou