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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    The Paycheck Protection Program has already run out of moneyThe Paycheck Protection Program has already run out of money
    Politics

    And Congress is at an impasse over how to keep on funding it.

    By Li Zhou
    9 questions about how to get the coronavirus stimulus funds, answered
    Explainers

    How to access the direct payments, unemployment insurance, and small-business loans in the CARES Act.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s coronavirus response garners mixed reviews from DemocratsJoe Biden’s coronavirus response garners mixed reviews from Democrats
    Politics

    While some think he’s kept too low a profile, others see him drawing a solid contrast with Trump.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Liberal challenger Jill Karofsky wins a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme CourtLiberal challenger Jill Karofsky wins a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
    Politics

    She won despite the voter suppression marring Wisconsin’s recent election.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Pramila Jayapal’s ambitious plan to get every worker their paycheck during coronavirus, explainedPramila Jayapal’s ambitious plan to get every worker their paycheck during coronavirus, explained
    Politics

    It’s similar to a policy Denmark has already implemented to combat unemployment.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why Democrats are blocking a bill that boosts funding for small businessesWhy Democrats are blocking a bill that boosts funding for small businesses
    Politics

    The Senate face-off over a new bill to help small businesses, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress could vote on another “interim” coronavirus relief bill as soon as this weekCongress could vote on another “interim” coronavirus relief bill as soon as this week
    Politics

    Democrats and Republicans still need to work through their disagreements of what it should include.

    By Li Zhou
    How Wisconsin’s election disenfranchised voters
    Explainers

    Wisconsin’s election sends a message about much-needed voting reforms for November.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Many small businesses are being shut out of a new loan program by major banksMany small businesses are being shut out of a new loan program by major banks
    Politics

    After the launch of the Paycheck Protection Program, some businesses are just trying to find a lender that will consider their application.

    By Li Zhou
    Andrew Yang told Asian Americans to prove their Americanness. Here’s why that’s wrong.
    Politics

    Andrew Yang argues that Asian Americans should work to prove their Americanness in order to fight xenophobia.

    By Li Zhou