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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Politics
    How we know ending social distancing will lead to more deaths, in one chartHow we know ending social distancing will lead to more deaths, in one chart
    Politics

    People will die if we end social distancing early. This chart proves it.

    By German Lopez
    5 lessons on social distancing from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic
    Politics

    One big lesson: You can’t give up early on social distancing.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump’s expert urged caution about a coronavirus treatment. Trump hyped it up anyway.Trump’s expert urged caution about a coronavirus treatment. Trump hyped it up anyway.
    Politics

    The coronavirus pandemic requires clear leadership. We are not getting that.

    By German Lopez
    America’s coronavirus testing failure has forced us to rely more on painful social distancing
    Politics

    More testing earlier could have helped mitigate an outbreak. We’re now facing the consequences of that failure.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump’s latest coronavirus press briefing was a disastrous failure in leadershipTrump’s latest coronavirus press briefing was a disastrous failure in leadership
    Politics

    We need clear guidance during a national crisis. Trump is failing.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    A coronavirus outbreak in jails or prisons could turn into a nightmareA coronavirus outbreak in jails or prisons could turn into a nightmare
    Politics

    Experts warn prisons and jails aren’t ready for a pandemic — and that could hurt everyone else too.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump finally had a competent press conference on the coronavirusTrump finally had a competent press conference on the coronavirus
    Politics

    It’s the bare minimum, but it’s important for public health.

    By German Lopez
    4 winners and 2 losers from the March Democratic debate
    Politics

    Biden won. Trump lost. And coronavirus cast a shadow on the first one-on-one Democratic debate.

    By Zack Beauchamp, Dylan Matthews and 2 more
    Politics
    “I don’t take responsibility at all”: Trump continues downplaying coronavirus threat“I don’t take responsibility at all”: Trump continues downplaying coronavirus threat
    Politics

    Even as he declares a national emergency, Trump continues to downplay the risk of the coronavirus.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    What Trump hasn’t done — and should do — about coronavirus, explained by an expertWhat Trump hasn’t done — and should do — about coronavirus, explained by an expert
    Politics

    “By any objective standard their response so far has been dismal.”

    By German Lopez