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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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    America’s unique gun violence problem, explained in 16 maps and chartsAmerica’s unique gun violence problem, explained in 16 maps and charts
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    In the developed world, these levels of gun violence are a uniquely American problem. Here’s why.

    By German Lopez
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    Why the Johnson & Johnson pause may not matter for America’s Covid-19 vaccine rolloutWhy the Johnson & Johnson pause may not matter for America’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout
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    America’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout is going so well it could fulfill demand by midsummer without Johnson & Johnson’s shot.

    By German Lopez
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    New Mexico just legalized marijuanaNew Mexico just legalized marijuana
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    It’s the 17th state to legalize marijuana.

    By German Lopez
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    Biden’s first budget proposal, explained in 600 wordsBiden’s first budget proposal, explained in 600 words
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    Biden’s first budget proposal amounts to an embrace of bigger government.

    By German Lopez
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    What Biden’s first budget proposal tells us about his vision for AmericaWhat Biden’s first budget proposal tells us about his vision for America
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    Biden’s first budget proposal embraces bigger government.

    By German Lopez
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    Virginia just legalized marijuanaVirginia just legalized marijuana
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    It’s now the first state in the South to legalize cannabis.

    By German Lopez
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    3 possible futures for Covid-19 in the US — with hope for a return to normal3 possible futures for Covid-19 in the US — with hope for a return to normal
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    The next month could determine who lives to see normalcy come back.

    By German Lopez
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    New data disproves a big concern about Covid-19 lockdownsNew data disproves a big concern about Covid-19 lockdowns
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    Critics of lockdowns claimed they would cause a spike in suicides. That didn’t happen.

    By German Lopez
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    Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan, explained in 600 wordsBiden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan, explained in 600 words
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    The proposal takes an expansive view of infrastructure.

    By German Lopez
    Police officers are prosecuted for murder in less than 2 percent of fatal shootings
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    Police officers are rarely prosecuted in the US. Here’s why.

    By German Lopez