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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Why some states became coronavirus hot spots — and others haven’t
    Explainers

    Here’s what we know about why the coronavirus took off in New York and Michigan but not in Ohio and Florida (so far).

    By German Lopez
    4/20 in the age of coronavirus, explained
    Explainers

    What is 4/20? Why is it on April 20? How are marijuana legalization and the coronavirus pandemic changing it? Here are some answers.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump’s plan to reopen America can’t work without a massive surge in testingTrump’s plan to reopen America can’t work without a massive surge in testing
    Politics

    We’re nowhere close.

    By German Lopez
    We’re not overreacting to the coronavirus
    Politics

    With the coronavirus, the right action looks like an overreaction as it’s happening.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    A preliminary Trump administration plan shows how far America is from reopeningA preliminary Trump administration plan shows how far America is from reopening
    Politics

    The Trump administration’s reported plan calls for aggressive testing. The US is simply not there yet.

    By German Lopez
    The 4 plans to end social distancing, explained
    Explainers

    The plans all say the US needs more testing. But they differ on how much more.

    By German Lopez
    New York has 14 times as many coronavirus deaths as California
    Explainers

    California is not in the clear yet, but its experience so far suggests early action is crucial.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Virginia just decriminalized marijuanaVirginia just decriminalized marijuana
    Politics

    The state is the 27th to decriminalize or legalize marijuana.

    By German Lopez
    Why America is still failing on coronavirus testing
    Explainers

    To end social distancing, we need mass testing. America is not there yet.

    By German Lopez
    9 questions about coronavirus and masks, answered
    Explainers

    Should you wear a mask? How do you make one? What’s the evidence? Here are some answers.

    By German Lopez