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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    World Politics
    Poland had some of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. They just got even stricter.Poland had some of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. They just got even stricter.
    World Politics

    A near-total ban on abortion has sparked protests across the country.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Science
    The US broke its record for the highest number of new coronavirus cases in a dayThe US broke its record for the highest number of new coronavirus cases in a day
    Science

    There were about 10,000 more new cases Friday than the previous same-day high on July 16.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules mail-in ballots can’t be rejected over mismatched signaturesPennsylvania Supreme Court rules mail-in ballots can’t be rejected over mismatched signatures
    Politics

    It’s a blow for Republicans who challenged the state’s guidance that different-looking signatures shouldn’t be disqualifying.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Sen. Lindsey Graham lays out a swift schedule for confirming Trump’s Supreme Court nomineeSen. Lindsey Graham lays out a swift schedule for confirming Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
    Politics

    He’s setting up Judge Amy Coney Barrett for a full Senate vote before the end of October.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Another top Democrat signals openness to abolishing the filibusterAnother top Democrat signals openness to abolishing the filibuster
    Politics

    Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin said he’s part of Democratic discussions on changes to Senate rules.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Poll: Half of Americans who lost their job during the pandemic still don’t have onePoll: Half of Americans who lost their job during the pandemic still don’t have one
    Politics

    The finding comes in a new Pew study that also found many Americans struggling to pay bills.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Biden calls for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee to be withdrawn if he wins the electionBiden calls for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee to be withdrawn if he wins the election
    Politics

    Biden pleaded to Republican senators to follow their “conscience” and break from party leadership.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Schumer: “Nothing is off the table” in Supreme Court nomination fightSchumer: “Nothing is off the table” in Supreme Court nomination fight
    Politics

    Democrats signal they won’t rule out court-packing or other significant changes.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump uses the promise of a woman Supreme Court justice to fire up a North Carolina crowdTrump uses the promise of a woman Supreme Court justice to fire up a North Carolina crowd
    Politics

    At a campaign rally, Trump sees the nomination as an opportunity to revive a troubled reelection bid.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Belarus’s historic anti-government protests, in photos
    World Politics

    Some observers say they may be the largest protests in the history of the former Soviet republic.

    By Zeeshan Aleem