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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Exclusive: New poll shows Asian American voters could give Democrats a big boost in 2020 battleground districtsExclusive: New poll shows Asian American voters could give Democrats a big boost in 2020 battleground districts
    Politics

    A DCCC survey finds that AAPI voters in battleground districts favor the Democratic candidate by 33 points on the generic ballot.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress just passed a bill that will guarantee free coronavirus testing for all AmericansCongress just passed a bill that will guarantee free coronavirus testing for all Americans
    Politics

    It also expands paid sick days and paid leave for a subset of workers.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What we know about Congress’s potential $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus packageWhat we know about Congress’s potential $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus package
    Politics

    Congress is eyeing direct payments to workers as well as aid for affected industries.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    The chaotic delay of the Ohio primary, explainedThe chaotic delay of the Ohio primary, explained
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    The state is no longer voting in person on Tuesday, March 17.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    It looks like Ohio’s primary won’t be happening on Tuesday after allIt looks like Ohio’s primary won’t be happening on Tuesday after all
    Politics

    Gov. Mike DeWine said the state’s health director would declare a health emergency and close the polls.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Joe Biden wins Washington state — showing just how much momentum he’s picked upJoe Biden wins Washington state — showing just how much momentum he’s picked up
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    Sanders previously won the state’s caucuses handily in 2016.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate still doesn’t know when it will vote on the coronavirus billThe Senate still doesn’t know when it will vote on the coronavirus bill
    Politics

    Some Republicans are raising concerns about the paid sick leave guaranteed by the legislation.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Joe Biden says he will pick a woman for vice presidentJoe Biden says he will pick a woman for vice president
    Politics

    Bernie Sanders indicated he would likely do so, too — but wasn’t as certain.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What to expect at the first two-person Democratic debateWhat to expect at the first two-person Democratic debate
    Politics

    Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off directly for the first time.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Harvard’s coronavirus response highlights how college closings are hurting low-income studentsHarvard’s coronavirus response highlights how college closings are hurting low-income students
    Politics

    Students have turned to crowdfunding to cover unexpected costs.

    By Li Zhou