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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Women candidates won big in June primariesWomen candidates won big in June primaries
    Politics

    In New Mexico, women are poised to win every House primary on both sides of the aisle.

    By Li Zhou
    Live results for the June 2 primaries
    Politics

    Several states are holding primaries on Tuesday. Here are the races to watch.

    By Ella Nilsen, Katelyn Burns and 3 more
    Politics
    The trope of “outside agitators” at protests, explainedThe trope of “outside agitators” at protests, explained
    Politics

    Howard Law professor Justin Hansford breaks down how the term has been used to delegitimize protests across the country.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    5 primary races to watch in Iowa5 primary races to watch in Iowa
    Politics

    Embattled Rep. Steve King has lost his primary in the Fourth District.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Embattled Rep. Steve King has lost his primaryEmbattled Rep. Steve King has lost his primary
    Politics

    King, who was censured for racist statements last year, is out of the running for his House seat.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Theresa Greenfield has won the Democratic Senate primary in IowaTheresa Greenfield has won the Democratic Senate primary in Iowa
    Politics

    She’ll take on Sen. Joni Ernst in a competitive race this fall.

    By Li Zhou
    Race
    Watch: Killer Mike urges protesters to “plot, plan, strategize, organize and mobilize”Watch: Killer Mike urges protesters to “plot, plan, strategize, organize and mobilize”
    Race

    The rapper and activist spoke about organizing to combat police violence.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “We’re a country with an open wound”: Joe Biden condemns the police killing of George Floyd“We’re a country with an open wound”: Joe Biden condemns the police killing of George Floyd
    Politics

    The presumptive Democratic nominee called for every American to grapple with the country’s systemic racism.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Exclusive: A new bill pushes Congress to do more to combat coronavirus racial disparitiesExclusive: A new bill pushes Congress to do more to combat coronavirus racial disparities
    Politics

    It would allocate $1.5 billion to organizations focused on this work, but it faces an uphill battle for passage.

    By Li Zhou
    Photos capture the stark contrast in police response to George Floyd protests vs. anti-lockdown protests
    Politics

    In Minneapolis, police responded to a protest about police violence with more violence.

    By Li Zhou and Kainaz Amaria