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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Politics
    A new study finds the opioid epidemic has led to tens of billions in lost tax revenueA new study finds the opioid epidemic has led to tens of billions in lost tax revenue
    Politics

    It’s already the deadliest drug overdose crisis in US history. But it’s also affecting the economy and budgets.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Marijuana legalization is very popularMarijuana legalization is very popular
    Politics

    In the three major national surveys, support for legalization is at an all-time high.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Jay Inslee’s CNN town hall showed he wants to lead on climate. Voters have other priorities too.Jay Inslee’s CNN town hall showed he wants to lead on climate. Voters have other priorities too.
    Politics

    The Washington governor focused on global warming, but also fielded questions on health care, gun control, and Boeing.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    New Zealand Parliament votes 119-1 to ban assault weaponsNew Zealand Parliament votes 119-1 to ban assault weapons
    Gun Violence

    The vote came just weeks after the Christchurch mosque shootings.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Most Americans agree Trump has made race relations worseMost Americans agree Trump has made race relations worse
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    A new report looks at US race relations under Trump. The findings are bad for the president.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders wants to expand voting rights by letting people in prison voteBernie Sanders wants to expand voting rights by letting people in prison vote
    Politics

    Only two states, including Sanders’s home state of Vermont, currently allow people to vote from prison.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    The New Zealand mosque shooter could be the country’s first person sent to prison for lifeThe New Zealand mosque shooter could be the country’s first person sent to prison for life
    Politics

    The rarity of life sentences may be strange by US standards, but it’s typical in much of the developed world.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump is blaming Mexico for the US’s drug problem. He should blame a failed war on drugs.Trump is blaming Mexico for the US’s drug problem. He should blame a failed war on drugs.
    Politics

    Trump threatened to close the border “if the drugs don’t stop.” But the problem isn’t Mexico.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    New Mexico to become 24th state to decriminalize marijuanaNew Mexico to become 24th state to decriminalize marijuana
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    It’s not legalization, but it’s still a big change in marijuana policy.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Justice Department releases damning report on Alabama’s gruesome, violent prisonsJustice Department releases damning report on Alabama’s gruesome, violent prisons
    Politics

    One week in Alabama’s prisons: stabbings, beatings, sexual assault, and a bed set on fire.

    By German Lopez