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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    The Trump shooting points to shocking Secret Service security lapsesThe Trump shooting points to shocking Secret Service security lapses
    Politics

    The attack has fueled intense scrutiny of the agency tasked with protecting him.

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    The US is failing renters during extreme heat wavesThe US is failing renters during extreme heat waves
    Climate

    Laws require landlords to provide heat. It’s not the same for AC.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    Having an Asian Bachelorette is a milestone. It’s also about power.Having an Asian Bachelorette is a milestone. It’s also about power.
    Culture

    As the first Asian American lead in the franchise’s two-decade history, Jenn Tran’s casting makes a statement.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    Simone Biles is so backSimone Biles is so back
    Culture

    Biles’s huge win at the Olympic trials sends a big message on mental health.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump’s rumored VP shortlist, explainedTrump’s rumored VP shortlist, explained
    Politics

    A rundown of the people auditioning for the job and what they bring to the ticket.

    By Li Zhou
    The Vox guide to extreme heat
    Summertime sadness is realSummertime sadness is real
    The Vox guide to extreme heat

    Seasonal depression can hit in warmer months, too. Here’s how to cope.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman just lost his primary to George Latimer. Here’s what that means.Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman just lost his primary to George Latimer. Here’s what that means.
    Politics

    The loss is a blow to progressives that sends a message about Israel.

    By Li Zhou
    Today, Explained newsletter
    The hollowness of corporate PrideThe hollowness of corporate Pride
    Today, Explained newsletter

    The troubling corporate pullback on Pride Month, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    How Post Malone became the go-to collab of the yearHow Post Malone became the go-to collab of the year
    Culture

    In recent months, he’s worked with the likes of everyone from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift to Morgan Wallen.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House GOP’s latest bid to make Merrick Garland a villainThe House GOP’s latest bid to make Merrick Garland a villain
    Politics

    Republicans’ vote to hold him in contempt, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou