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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    Trump falsely suggests wearing a mask at his Tulsa rally could be harmfulTrump falsely suggests wearing a mask at his Tulsa rally could be harmful
    Politics

    He anticipated a “wild evening” where “people do what they want.”

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    archives
    “A Juneteenth like no other”: Juneteenth celebrations take on a special meaning this year“A Juneteenth like no other”: Juneteenth celebrations take on a special meaning this year
    archives

    The holiday was more widely recognized and celebrated in light of today’s racial justice protest movement.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Criminal Justice
    The police killing of Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy’s drive-through, explainedThe police killing of Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy’s drive-through, explained
    Criminal Justice

    Brooks was killed after falling asleep at an Atlanta Wendy’s drive-through. The officer who shot him has been charged with felony murder.

    By Sean Collins and Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Democrats are grappling with calls to “defund the police”Democrats are grappling with calls to “defund the police”
    Politics

    Reps. Jim Clyburn and Ilhan Omar have very different views on what the polarizing slogan means.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    China is reporting the biggest coronavirus outbreak it has seen in two monthsChina is reporting the biggest coronavirus outbreak it has seen in two months
    World Politics

    A huge market in Beijing is the source of a cluster of new infections.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Criminal Justice
    From coast to coast, protests against police brutality and racism are still going strongFrom coast to coast, protests against police brutality and racism are still going strong
    Criminal Justice

    The death of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta has added momentum to some demonstrations.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump’s West Point speech contradicts one of the biggest themes of his presidencyTrump’s West Point speech contradicts one of the biggest themes of his presidency
    Politics

    Trump praised the military for its independence as top officials push back against attempts to use it for political purposes.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Fauci and the CDC caution against large gatherings as Trump hypes his campaign rallyFauci and the CDC caution against large gatherings as Trump hypes his campaign rally
    Politics

    Trump’s campaign said 300,000 have requested tickets for what it called “the hottest ticket ever.”

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Dozens of cities across the country are imposing curfews. Do they work?
    Politics

    Experts say curfews could backfire. Here’s why.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    One German church service resulted in more than 100 coronavirus infectionsOne German church service resulted in more than 100 coronavirus infections
    World Politics

    It highlights the risks of allowing group events that can accelerate rapid spread of the virus.

    By Zeeshan Aleem