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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

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    The logic of Biden’s new July 4 vaccination goalThe logic of Biden’s new July 4 vaccination goal
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    Biden’s new goal acknowledges how close America is to potentially getting Covid-19 under control.

    By German Lopez
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    Biden’s first 100 days, explained in 600 wordsBiden’s first 100 days, explained in 600 words
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    Biden is drawing on the lessons of FDR and the New Deal to try to revitalize American democracy.

    By German Lopez
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    Joe Biden wants you to believe in American democracyJoe Biden wants you to believe in American democracy
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    In his speech to Congress, Biden echoed FDR with a call to do big things and restore faith in America.

    By German Lopez
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    Biden’s federal paid leave plan, explained in 600 wordsBiden’s federal paid leave plan, explained in 600 words
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    Covid-19 exposed big gaps in America’s “care infrastructure.” Biden wants to do something about it.

    By German Lopez
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    We now have a solution to Covid-19 hot spots. Let’s use it.We now have a solution to Covid-19 hot spots. Let’s use it.
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    There’s no reason to let cities or states suffer when the US has the vaccines.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    The Derek Chauvin guilty verdict is a huge outlierThe Derek Chauvin guilty verdict is a huge outlier
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    Police are almost never prosecuted for shootings or killings.

    By German Lopez
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    Why is it so hard to prosecute police? It starts with the investigation.Why is it so hard to prosecute police? It starts with the investigation.
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    Police are protected by a mix of policy and culture from the very beginning.

    By German Lopez
    Germany contained Covid-19. Politics brought it back.
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    Germany was returning to normal last summer. Then Covid-19 surged.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    4/20, the marijuana holiday, explained4/20, the marijuana holiday, explained
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    What is 4/20? And why is it on April 20? Here are some answers.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Biden’s blunt opposition to marijuana legalizationBiden’s blunt opposition to marijuana legalization
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    As his own party moves ahead on the issue, the president remains opposed to legalization.

    By German Lopez