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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Explainers
    The unwarranted controversy over AOC’s nomination of Bernie Sanders, explainedThe unwarranted controversy over AOC’s nomination of Bernie Sanders, explained
    Explainers

    Her symbolic nomination was part of standard procedure at the convention.

    By Li Zhou
    Use of the word “bitch” surged after women’s suffrage
    Politics

    The term has long been tied to the containment of women’s power.

    By Li Zhou
    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s DNC speech emphasized the need for systemic change
    Politics

    Ocasio-Cortez called for ambitious progressive solutions to some of the country’s biggest problems.

    By Li Zhou
    5 winners and 2 losers from the first night of the Democratic National Convention
    Politics

    Winner: Real people. Loser: Lecterns.

    By Dylan Scott, Emily Stewart and 3 more
    Politics
    Shirley Chisholm’s historic presidential run helped lead to this momentShirley Chisholm’s historic presidential run helped lead to this moment
    Politics

    Nearly five decades after Chisholm’s bid, Kamala Harris is the first Black woman on a major-party presidential ticket.

    By Li Zhou
    A record number of women could be elected to the House this fall
    Politics

    Already, more women have won House primaries than in 2018.

    By Li Zhou
    Joe Biden chooses Kamala Harris as his running mate
    Politics

    The California senator and former prosecutor is Biden’s pick for vice president.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why Democrats are holding out for more comprehensive stimulusWhy Democrats are holding out for more comprehensive stimulus
    Politics

    They don’t think Trump’s executive actions come close to covering what’s needed — and they have the leverage to push for more.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why Republicans are dragging their feet on more stimulusWhy Republicans are dragging their feet on more stimulus
    Politics

    Republicans have let expanded unemployment expire amid a dire economic situation. Here’s why.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Exclusive: Kamala Harris leads Elizabeth Warren and Susan Rice in new VP pollExclusive: Kamala Harris leads Elizabeth Warren and Susan Rice in new VP poll
    Politics

    She is Democratic voters’ top choice for Biden’s running mate, according to a poll from SurveyUSA and FairVote.

    By Li Zhou