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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    Trump falsely claims coronavirus is “disappearing” and Russia isn’t meddling in the 2020 electionTrump falsely claims coronavirus is “disappearing” and Russia isn’t meddling in the 2020 election
    Politics

    Trump’s surprise news conference held at his private club was packed with false claims about America’s crises.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Republicans prepare to unveil long-awaited $1 trillion coronavirus relief packageRepublicans prepare to unveil long-awaited $1 trillion coronavirus relief package
    Politics

    Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the GOP is angling to reduce enhanced unemployment insurance to $200 a week.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Covid-19 conspiracy theories are being fed by institutions meant to inform the publicCovid-19 conspiracy theories are being fed by institutions meant to inform the public
    Politics

    Sinclair Broadcast Group planned to allow a coronavirus conspiracy theory to air. It’s part of a worrying trend.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Robert Mueller: Roger Stone “remains a convicted felon, and rightly so”Robert Mueller: Roger Stone “remains a convicted felon, and rightly so”
    Politics

    Robert Mueller has avoided speaking out about his report. But Trump’s clemency for Roger Stone changed his mind.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    The Goya Foods free speech controversy, explainedThe Goya Foods free speech controversy, explained
    Politics

    Goya Foods’ CEO says his speech is being suppressed by a boycott. It’s not.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump is going all in on divisive culture wars. That might not work this time.Trump is going all in on divisive culture wars. That might not work this time.
    Politics

    Trump’s Independence Day fearmongering about “far-left fascism” shows he doesn’t get his own base.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Report: Nonwhite jail officers were not allowed to guard George Floyd’s killerReport: Nonwhite jail officers were not allowed to guard George Floyd’s killer
    Politics

    The officers say they were forbidden from interacting with Derek Chauvin because they were deemed a “liability” based on their race.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump saw his Tulsa rally as a chance to reset his reelection campaign. It did not go well.Trump saw his Tulsa rally as a chance to reset his reelection campaign. It did not go well.
    Politics

    Despite boasting of more than a million ticket registrations, Trump spoke before a mostly empty stadium.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Climate
    A Siberian town near the Arctic Circle just recorded a 100-degree temperatureA Siberian town near the Arctic Circle just recorded a 100-degree temperature
    Climate

    One of the coldest towns on Earth clocks a potentially record-breaking — and worrying — temperature.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Brazil could surpass the US as the country worst hit by coronavirus this summerBrazil could surpass the US as the country worst hit by coronavirus this summer
    World Politics

    1 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Brazil.

    By Zeeshan Aleem