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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    5 winners and 2 losers from the Georgia Senate elections
    Explainers

    Democrats’ double victory will fundamentally change the next two years of American politics.

    By Andrew Prokop, Ian Millhiser and 4 more
    Politics
    A historic number of women have been sworn in to CongressA historic number of women have been sworn in to Congress
    Politics

    Republican women, especially, saw gains this year.

    By Li Zhou
    The pop culture that brought us joy in 2020
    Podcast
    Culture

    What 26 Vox staffers consumed this year to get them through the darkness.

    By Meredith Haggerty, Allegra Frank and 24 more
    Politics
    Asian American voters could decide the Georgia Senate runoffsAsian American voters could decide the Georgia Senate runoffs
    Politics

    Asian American voters in the state made a difference in November’s general election — and they could do so again.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump’s demand for $2,000 stimulus checks is blocked by his own partyTrump’s demand for $2,000 stimulus checks is blocked by his own party
    Politics

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tried to hold a vote on stimulus checks — and Republicans blocked it.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    A majority of Americans would back a Biden mask mandateA majority of Americans would back a Biden mask mandate
    Politics

    Most people think masks should be worn in public places and around people outside their household.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    One way Trump could block the stimulus bill: A pocket vetoOne way Trump could block the stimulus bill: A pocket veto
    Politics

    If Trump used a pocket veto on the stimulus bill, Congress wouldn’t be able to override it.

    By Li Zhou
    Explainers
    Trump’s demands for $2,000 stimulus checks, explainedTrump’s demands for $2,000 stimulus checks, explained
    Explainers

    Trump’s demands for bigger stimulus checks aren’t likely to go anywhere.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress has officially passed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief packageCongress has officially passed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief package
    Politics

    It includes another round of stimulus checks — and more unemployment relief.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress’s stimulus deal, explainedCongress’s stimulus deal, explained
    Politics

    The stimulus deal includes $600 checks, a boost to unemployment insurance, and more small business aid.

    By Li Zhou