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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Politics and Policy Reporter

Li Zhou is a politics reporter at Vox where she covers Congress and elections. Previously, she was a tech policy reporter at Politico and an editorial fellow at the Atlantic.

Li has covered politics for seven years, with a focus on the impact of different social policies including the American Rescue Plan and the CARES Act. She’s written on the rise of progressive power in the House, the relationship between Democrats and activists, and the intersection of Asian American identity and politics.

Her favorite coffee spot on the Hill is Cups, though Dunkin comes in a close second. Have questions about what’s up in Congress or the latest on the midterms? You can submit them here.

Latest articles by Li Zhou

The “largest IT outage in history,” briefly explainedThe “largest IT outage in history,” briefly explained
Technology

Airlines, banks, and hospitals saw computer systems go down because of a CrowdStrike software glitch.

By Li Zhou
The Trump shooting points to shocking Secret Service security lapsesThe Trump shooting points to shocking Secret Service security lapses
Politics

The attack has fueled intense scrutiny of the agency tasked with protecting him.

By Li Zhou
Kamala Harris’s strengths — and vulnerabilities — explainedKamala Harris’s strengths — and vulnerabilities — explained
Politics

Harris would be a strong nominee. She also has to overcome some challenges.

By Li Zhou
The US is failing renters during extreme heat wavesThe US is failing renters during extreme heat waves
Climate

Laws require landlords to provide heat. It’s not the same for AC.

By Li Zhou
Having an Asian Bachelorette is a milestone. It’s also about power.Having an Asian Bachelorette is a milestone. It’s also about power.
Culture

As the first Asian American lead in the franchise’s two-decade history, Jenn Tran's casting makes a statement.

By Li Zhou
Simone Biles is so backSimone Biles is so back
Culture

Biles’s huge win at the Olympic trials sends a big message on mental health.

By Li Zhou
Trump’s rumored VP shortlist, explainedTrump’s rumored VP shortlist, explained
Politics

A rundown of the people auditioning for the job and what they bring to the ticket.

By Li Zhou
Summertime sadness is realSummertime sadness is real
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Seasonal depression can hit in warmer months, too. Here’s how to cope.

By Li Zhou
Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman just lost his primary to George Latimer. Here’s what that means.Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman just lost his primary to George Latimer. Here’s what that means.
Politics

The loss is a blow to progressives that sends a message about Israel.

By Li Zhou
The hollowness of corporate PrideThe hollowness of corporate Pride
Today, Explained newsletter

The troubling corporate pullback on Pride Month, briefly explained.

By Li Zhou