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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Joe Biden’s campaign is relying on Democratic women amid the Tara Reade scrutinyJoe Biden’s campaign is relying on Democratic women amid the Tara Reade scrutiny
    Politics

    Biden’s pitch to voters has been complicated by the sexual assault allegation.

    By Li Zhou
    Coronavirus is exacerbating America’s hunger crisis
    Explainers

    Food banks and SNAP are completely overwhelmed right now.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Government loans meant to bail out small businesses could become a financial burden themselvesGovernment loans meant to bail out small businesses could become a financial burden themselves
    Politics

    The Paycheck Protection Program’s forgivable loans could leave many small businesses with more debt.

    By Li Zhou
    The current hunger crisis in the US, in photos
    Politics

    Food banks across the country have seen a staggering uptick in need since the onset of the pandemic.

    By Kainaz Amaria and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Exclusive: Kamala Harris and Ayanna Pressley have a $125 billion plan to help the smallest businessesExclusive: Kamala Harris and Ayanna Pressley have a $125 billion plan to help the smallest businesses
    Politics

    Their legislation would enable businesses to get grants of up to $250,000.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “Leave no vacancy behind”: Mitch McConnell remains laser-focused on judges amid coronavirus“Leave no vacancy behind”: Mitch McConnell remains laser-focused on judges amid coronavirus
    Politics

    Democrats, meanwhile, are wondering why a judicial nominee is even on the docket when lawmakers haven’t approved more stimulus.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Kamala Harris’s new bill would set up a task force to address racial disparities in coronavirus responseKamala Harris’s new bill would set up a task force to address racial disparities in coronavirus response
    Politics

    The task force would advise FEMA and Congress on how to combat these inequities.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate doesn’t have enough coronavirus tests to make sure all 100 lawmakers get screenedThe Senate doesn’t have enough coronavirus tests to make sure all 100 lawmakers get screened
    Politics

    Coronavirus testing shortages pose a major obstacle to reopening the economy — and Congress.

    By Li Zhou
    Explainers
    The push for Joe Biden to choose a black woman as his running mate, explainedThe push for Joe Biden to choose a black woman as his running mate, explained
    Explainers

    Some Democrats are looking for more representation on the ticket — and a vice presidential pick who will boost turnout.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden for presidentHillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden for president
    Politics

    Clinton made her endorsement during Biden’s virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon.

    By Li Zhou