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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    The midterm elections will give some voters a chance to legalize marijuanaThe midterm elections will give some voters a chance to legalize marijuana
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Michigan, North Dakota, Utah, and Missouri will vote on marijuana this year.

    By German Lopez
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    How Ohio voters could upend the state’s war on drugs this NovemberHow Ohio voters could upend the state’s war on drugs this November
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Ohio’s ballot initiative, Issue 1, will let voters decide whether to defelonize drug possession.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Louisiana voters will have a chance to strike down a Jim Crow law this NovemberLouisiana voters will have a chance to strike down a Jim Crow law this November
    Politics

    Louisiana’s split-jury law dates to a constitutional convention disenfranchising black voters.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    One in 10 potential Florida voters can’t legally vote. Amendment 4 could change that.One in 10 potential Florida voters can’t legally vote. Amendment 4 could change that.
    Politics

    Amendment 4 gives Florida voters a chance to restore voting rights for most people in the state convicted of felonies.

    By German Lopez
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    How 2018 voters could change America’s criminal justice systemHow 2018 voters could change America’s criminal justice system
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    From marijuana to crime victims’ rights to prosecutors, the 2018 elections will be big for criminal justice.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump is upset about voter suppression? He should be mad at Republicans.Trump is upset about voter suppression? He should be mad at Republicans.
    Politics

    Trump complained about voter suppression. But it’s Republicans doing the suppressing.

    By German Lopez
    World Politics
    Mexico just took a big step toward marijuana legalizationMexico just took a big step toward marijuana legalization
    World Politics

    Mexico’s Supreme Court deemed the country’s marijuana prohibition law unconstitutional.

    By German Lopez
    America’s doctors can beat the opioid epidemic. Here’s how to get them on board.
    Confronting America’s opioid epidemic

    Many more health care providers can help. But they need the tools and resources to do so.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    North Dakota’s new voting restrictions seem aimed at Native Americans who vote DemocratNorth Dakota’s new voting restrictions seem aimed at Native Americans who vote Democrat
    Politics

    Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) won in 2012 with Native American support. So Republicans passed new voting restrictions.

    By German Lopez
    Science
    The myth of poisoned Halloween candyThe myth of poisoned Halloween candy
    Science

    Poison, pins, and needles in Halloween candy? It’s probably a hoax.

    By German Lopez