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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    4 winners and 3 losers from the November Democratic debate
    Politics

    Winner: Cory Booker. Loser: asylum seekers.

    By Nicole Narea, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
    The most substantive answers from November’s Democratic debate
    Politics

    Warren on impeachment, Harris on child care, and more.

    By Li Zhou, Zack Beauchamp and 2 more
    Gun Violence
    The Walmart shooting is part of a typical week for AmericaThe Walmart shooting is part of a typical week for America
    Gun Violence

    There are a lot of shootings in America.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    Saugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita, California: what we knowSaugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita, California: what we know
    Gun Violence

    At least two people were killed and four others, including the gunman, were injured, according to local officials.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Support for marijuana legalization is at an all-time high in a new pollSupport for marijuana legalization is at an all-time high in a new poll
    Politics

    Two-thirds of Americans support marijuana legalization, according to two recent polls.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    A new study found marijuana legalization leads to more problematic useA new study found marijuana legalization leads to more problematic use
    Politics

    The lead researcher says her study isn’t meant to advocate against marijuana legalization, but inform it.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    Supreme Court lets Sandy Hook families sue gun maker Remington ArmsSupreme Court lets Sandy Hook families sue gun maker Remington Arms
    Gun Violence

    The lawsuit could send a message to the gun industry.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Andy Beshear’s win in Kentucky is also a win for ex-felon voting rightsAndy Beshear’s win in Kentucky is also a win for ex-felon voting rights
    Politics

    More than 100,000 people with felony records could get their right to vote back.

    By German Lopez
    5 winners and 3 losers from Election Day
    Politics

    Winner: Democratic enthusiasm. Loser: Donald Trump.

    By Ella Nilsen, Tara Golshan and 2 more
    Politics
    Oklahoma is releasing 462 inmates in the largest single-day commutation in US historyOklahoma is releasing 462 inmates in the largest single-day commutation in US history
    Politics

    The state’s Republican leaders are forging ahead with criminal justice reform.

    By German Lopez