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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Politics
    Why the US Supreme Court’s new ruling on excessive fines is a big dealWhy the US Supreme Court’s new ruling on excessive fines is a big deal
    Politics

    The decision may make it harder for local and state police to seize and keep your stuff in the future.

    By German Lopez
    Elizabeth Warren’s ambitious plan to fight the opioid epidemic, explained
    Future Perfect

    Most presidential candidates aren’t talking much about the opioid epidemic. But Warren wants to put serious resources toward ending the crisis.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    A Florida boy was arrested after refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in classA Florida boy was arrested after refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in class
    Politics

    The 11-year-old’s arrest is an example of the school-to-prison pipeline in action.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    Aurora, Illinois, shooting: what we knowAurora, Illinois, shooting: what we know
    Gun Violence

    At least five people were killed and multiple others were injured at the Henry Pratt Company building.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump just tweeted a video of Democrats looking sad set to REM’s “Everybody Hurts.” Really.Trump just tweeted a video of Democrats looking sad set to REM’s “Everybody Hurts.” Really.
    Politics

    The president of the United States, everyone.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump’s wall won’t do anything about drugsTrump’s wall won’t do anything about drugs
    Politics

    If Trump has extra anti-drug money sitting around, the wall is a bad way to spend it.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Attorney general nominee William Barr’s “tough on crime” record, explainedAttorney general nominee William Barr’s “tough on crime” record, explained
    Politics

    Here’s why Trump’s attorney general nominee worries criminal justice reformers.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    I’ve covered gun violence for years. The solutions aren’t a big mystery.I’ve covered gun violence for years. The solutions aren’t a big mystery.
    Politics

    America can prevent shootings. But it has to come to grips with the problem.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    In the year after Parkland, there was nearly one mass shooting a dayIn the year after Parkland, there was nearly one mass shooting a day
    Gun Violence

    Mass shootings are still a regular occurrence in America.

    By German Lopez
    World Politics
    El Chapo found guilty of all counts at his US trialEl Chapo found guilty of all counts at his US trial
    World Politics

    The Mexican drug lord will spend hard time in a US prison.

    By German Lopez