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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Politics
    How to dramatically reduce gun violence in American citiesHow to dramatically reduce gun violence in American cities
    Politics

    America’s urban gun violence problem can feel intractable. But Thomas Abt’s new book, Bleeding Out, offers a solution.

    By German Lopez
    Marijuana legalization, explained
    15 states have decriminalized — but not legalized — marijuana15 states have decriminalized — but not legalized — marijuana
    Marijuana legalization, explained

    Marijuana decriminalization offers a milder alternative to full legalization.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Hawaii has decriminalized marijuanaHawaii has decriminalized marijuana
    Politics

    Hawaii is now the 26th to legalize or decriminalize pot.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Study: if a family member is prescribed opioids, you have a higher risk of overdoseStudy: if a family member is prescribed opioids, you have a higher risk of overdose
    Politics

    The study helps show that the drug overdose crisis was fueled by too many opioid painkiller prescriptions.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    In a private Facebook group, Border Patrol agents reportedly joked about dead migrantsIn a private Facebook group, Border Patrol agents reportedly joked about dead migrants
    Politics

    An investigation by ProPublica uncovered the private Facebook group, in which Border Patrol agents reportedly posted racist and sexist memes.

    By German Lopez
    4 winners and 3 losers from the second night of the Democratic debates
    Politics

    One moment was instantly historic.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Matthews and 3 more
    4 winners and 3 losers from the first night of the Democratic debates
    Explainers

    Winner: Cory Booker.

    By Dylan Matthews, German Lopez and 3 more
    The Democratic debate’s focus on guns shows the influence of Parkland
    Gun Violence

    Democrats spent decades avoiding the issue of guns. That’s now changing.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Tiffany Cabán’s potential win in the Queens district attorney race is a huge dealTiffany Cabán’s potential win in the Queens district attorney race is a huge deal
    Politics

    For criminal justice reform to happen, campaigns like Cabán’s are necessary.

    By German Lopez
    Marijuana legalization, explained
    Marijuana has been legalized in 11 states and Washington, DCMarijuana has been legalized in 11 states and Washington, DC
    Marijuana legalization, explained

    Marijuana legalization is spreading to more and more states.

    By German Lopez