Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    archives
    The biggest US city named after Christopher Columbus isn’t celebrating Columbus DayThe biggest US city named after Christopher Columbus isn’t celebrating Columbus Day
    archives

    Columbus, Ohio, is replacing a holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus with a holiday for Veterans Day.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    The FBI investigation of Kavanaugh was doomed from the startThe FBI investigation of Kavanaugh was doomed from the start
    Politics

    The investigation was inherently limited, setting it up to disappoint.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    The South Carolina shooting shows America’s gun problem hurts police tooThe South Carolina shooting shows America’s gun problem hurts police too
    Gun Violence

    If you’re worried about police getting killed in the line of duty, look at America’s easy access to guns.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    Florence County, South Carolina, shooting of police officers: what we knowFlorence County, South Carolina, shooting of police officers: what we know
    Gun Violence

    A suspect is in custody and officials say the area is now safe.

    By German Lopez and Jennifer Williams
    Politics
    The FBI’s limited investigation into the Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations, explainedThe FBI’s limited investigation into the Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations, explained
    Politics

    The investigation could uncover new information. But it will depend on how much leeway the FBI gets from the White House.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    The Kavanaugh bar fight accusation speaks to America’s bigger alcohol problemThe Kavanaugh bar fight accusation speaks to America’s bigger alcohol problem
    Politics

    Alcohol plays a big role in violent crime. America can do something about it.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    The Trump administration’s threat against safe injection sites is workingThe Trump administration’s threat against safe injection sites is working
    Politics

    No US city has opened a safe injection site. The Trump administration wants to keep it that way.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    “Presumption of innocence” can’t work without real investigations“Presumption of innocence” can’t work without real investigations
    Politics

    Republicans want to follow the criminal court standard in the accusations against Kavanaugh — except in their investigation.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Watch: sexual assault survivors confront Jeff Flake in emotional exchange before Kavanaugh voteWatch: sexual assault survivors confront Jeff Flake in emotional exchange before Kavanaugh vote
    Politics

    “You’re telling all women that they don’t matter,” one woman said.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    We need to talk about Kavanaugh and alcoholWe need to talk about Kavanaugh and alcohol
    Politics

    The research is clear: Alcohol plays a major role in sexual assault and violent crime across America.

    By German Lopez