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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    Coronavirus stimulus checks are on the way — if you haven’t gotten one alreadyCoronavirus stimulus checks are on the way — if you haven’t gotten one already
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    Deposits began Saturday; the IRS expects to launch a tool allowing Americans to check the status of their relief funds by April 17.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Why some churches are holding in-person Easter services in defiance of federal guidelinesWhy some churches are holding in-person Easter services in defiance of federal guidelines
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    Some argue social distancing guidelines are limiting their First Amendment rights.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
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    Two studies have some good news and bad news for potential coronavirus treatmentsTwo studies have some good news and bad news for potential coronavirus treatments
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    Remdesivir looks “hopeful” but hydroxychloroquine has some worrying side effects.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
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    Surgeon General Adams asks people of color to increase anti-coronavirus efforts “for your big mama”Surgeon General Adams asks people of color to increase anti-coronavirus efforts “for your big mama”
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    Adams’s remarks caused controversy, with his critics accusing him of discounting the effect systemic racism has had on Covid-19 deaths.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Acting Navy secretary resigns after calling ousted coronavirus-stricken captain “stupid”Acting Navy secretary resigns after calling ousted coronavirus-stricken captain “stupid”
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    Thomas Modly is now on his way out, just days after relieving Capt. Brett Crozier of command.

    By Zeeshan Aleem and Alex Ward
    Politics
    Wisconsin Republicans rebuff governor’s 11th-hour bid to delay Tuesday’s electionWisconsin Republicans rebuff governor’s 11th-hour bid to delay Tuesday’s election
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    The move means that a state under stay-at-home orders is about to hold an in-person election.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump is bragging on Twitter about his coronavirus briefings getting lots of viewersTrump is bragging on Twitter about his coronavirus briefings getting lots of viewers
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    Increasingly, members of the media are concerned this large audience is being given dangerous, incorrect information.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    The EPA appears to be using coronavirus to make huge concessions to pollutersThe EPA appears to be using coronavirus to make huge concessions to polluters
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    Experts say Trump is exploiting the coronavirus crisis to roll back enforcement of important environmental regulations.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    CDC issues travel advisory to residents of New York, New Jersey, and ConnecticutCDC issues travel advisory to residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
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    Trump talked about quarantining the tri-state area but settled on a travel advisory.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Science
    The FDA approves a coronavirus test that can give results in 5 minutesThe FDA approves a coronavirus test that can give results in 5 minutes
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    A new test from Abbott can detect coronavirus in minutes. It will ship next week.

    By Zeeshan Aleem