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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    “I am absolutely sitting here offended”: Cedric Richmond calls out Republicans for distracting from police reform“I am absolutely sitting here offended”: Cedric Richmond calls out Republicans for distracting from police reform
    Politics

    Richmond sparred with Matt Gaetz and other Republicans as they debated the House bill.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How the new rules for the Paycheck Protection Program help small-business ownersHow the new rules for the Paycheck Protection Program help small-business owners
    Politics

    There’s now more flexibility around how the loans can be used.

    By Li Zhou
    Explainers
    Senate Republicans’ narrow new police reform bill, explainedSenate Republicans’ narrow new police reform bill, explained
    Explainers

    It overlaps some with Democrats’ proposal — but is much more focused on data collection.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Sen. John Cornyn showed he has no idea what systemic racism isSen. John Cornyn showed he has no idea what systemic racism is
    Politics

    He’s the latest Republican to question the existence of system racism in policing.

    By Li Zhou
    “The protesters had to deescalate the police”: Demonstrators are the ones defusing violence at protests
    Politics

    Protesters describe the excessive force they’ve seen police use in cities across the country.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Chuck Schumer warns that delays to stimulus will disproportionately hurt black AmericansChuck Schumer warns that delays to stimulus will disproportionately hurt black Americans
    Politics

    He’s calling on Mitch McConnell to move more quickly on the next bill — which isn’t expected to come until July.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Live results for the June 9 primariesLive results for the June 9 primaries
    Politics

    In West Virginia, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango has won the Democratic governor’s primary and will challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Justice — who used to be a Democrat himself — this fall.

    By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 2 more
    Politics
    2 key primaries to watch in South Carolina2 key primaries to watch in South Carolina
    Politics

    South Carolina voters weigh in on Lindsey Graham’s Republican primary and a close House race this week.

    By Li Zhou
    Explainers
    Democrats’ sweeping new police reform bill, explainedDemocrats’ sweeping new police reform bill, explained
    Explainers

    Among other measures, Democrats want to end qualified immunity and chokeholds.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    What we know about how Trump’s “law and order” message is going
    Politics

    Polling shows Joe Biden leading Trump as protests continue.

    By Li Zhou