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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

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    Civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has diedCivil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has died
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    He remained committed to social justice — from fighting racism to speaking out against income inequality — throughout his life.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Despite concerns about coronavirus, Tuesday’s primaries are onDespite concerns about coronavirus, Tuesday’s primaries are on
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    Georgia and Louisiana are postponing their primaries. The four states voting Tuesday are not.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
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    A new poll shows a startling partisan divide on the dangers of the coronavirusA new poll shows a startling partisan divide on the dangers of the coronavirus
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    Most Democrats are a lot more worried than Republicans.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
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    Some US airports are seeing huge, chaotic crowds for coronavirus screeningSome US airports are seeing huge, chaotic crowds for coronavirus screening
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    Public health experts say it’s a “perfect storm” for spreading the virus.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Science
    The US needs a lot more hospital beds to prepare for a spike in coronavirus casesThe US needs a lot more hospital beds to prepare for a spike in coronavirus cases
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    South Korea has 12.3 hospital beds per 1,000 people. The US has 2.8.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Citing coronavirus concerns, a federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s food stamp cutsCiting coronavirus concerns, a federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s food stamp cuts
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    A new Trump administration rule could have stripped 700,000 people of access to SNAP.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
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    Trump Jr. said Democrats “seemingly hope” the coronavirus “kills millions.” Pence defended him.Trump Jr. said Democrats “seemingly hope” the coronavirus “kills millions.” Pence defended him.
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    Donald Trump Jr. claimed Democrats want coronavirus deaths in order to “end Donald Trump’s streak of winning.”

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s victory in South Carolina could foreshadow a strong performance in the SouthJoe Biden’s victory in South Carolina could foreshadow a strong performance in the South
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    Six southern states will vote on Super Tuesday, and Biden leads in five of them.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Rep. Jim Clyburn’s endorsement gave Biden some serious momentum in South CarolinaRep. Jim Clyburn’s endorsement gave Biden some serious momentum in South Carolina
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    The majority of voters said the endorsement was an important factor in their decision.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Pete Buttigieg replies to Rush Limbaugh’s homophobic comments: “I love my husband”Pete Buttigieg replies to Rush Limbaugh’s homophobic comments: “I love my husband”
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    Limbaugh made homophobic comments about Buttigieg and argued his sexual orientation makes him a weaker candidate.

    By Zeeshan Aleem