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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

Why food recalls are everywhere right nowWhy food recalls are everywhere right now
Food

Contaminated food from McDonald’s, Boar’s Head, and more is making Americans sick.

By Ellen Ioanes and Li Zhou
3 theories why Democrats have lost support among Black men3 theories why Democrats have lost support among Black men
Politics

It’s an erosion that’s taken place over the last decade.

By Li Zhou
These Floridians couldn’t flee Hurricane Milton. They’re incarcerated.These Floridians couldn’t flee Hurricane Milton. They’re incarcerated.
Climate

Multiple Florida jails opted not to evacuate despite being in the storm’s direct trajectory.

By Li Zhou
Donald Trump’s many, many lies about Hurricane Helene, debunkedDonald Trump’s many, many lies about Hurricane Helene, debunked
Politics

Rampant disinformation is getting in the way of disaster response.

By Li Zhou
Why absolutely everyone is obsessed with Moo DengWhy absolutely everyone is obsessed with Moo Deng
Science

(And wait until you hear about Pesto the penguin.)

By Li Zhou
Get used to more absurdly hot OctobersGet used to more absurdly hot Octobers
Climate

This year’s unrelenting heat, explained.

By Li Zhou
Elon Musk’s nonsensical lies about immigrant voting, briefly explainedElon Musk’s nonsensical lies about immigrant voting, briefly explained
Politics

Musk and Republicans have embraced falsehoods that undermine the legitimacy of the election.

By Li Zhou
The NFL’s head trauma problem isn’t going awayThe NFL’s head trauma problem isn’t going away
Sports

Concussions — and Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis — are putting a spotlight on head trauma.

By Li Zhou
The five biggest questions about the Eric Adams indictment, answeredThe five biggest questions about the Eric Adams indictment, answered
Politics

Fancy plane tickets, donations, and political favors: what to know about the charges.

By Li Zhou
The urgent, futile calls to halt Marcellus Williams’s execution, explainedThe urgent, futile calls to halt Marcellus Williams’s execution, explained
Criminal Justice

Concerns about evidence handling and bias in jury selection have fueled outcry.

By Li Zhou