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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Science
    Republicans claimed Medicaid made the opioid epidemic worse. A new study proves them wrong.Republicans claimed Medicaid made the opioid epidemic worse. A new study proves them wrong.
    Science

    In fact, the study suggests that the Medicaid expansion may be a tool in the fight against the opioid crisis.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    Federal court extends block on 3D-printed gun blueprintsFederal court extends block on 3D-printed gun blueprints
    Gun Violence

    Experts and advocates worry the blueprints could open the door to a new wave of easily accessible, untraceable firearms.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    America can prevent shootings like Jacksonville. But it must come to terms with its gun problem.America can prevent shootings like Jacksonville. But it must come to terms with its gun problem.
    Gun Violence

    Here are five key points about America’s unique gun problem.

    By German Lopez
    Criminal Justice
    Shooting at Jacksonville, Florida, video game tournament: what we knowShooting at Jacksonville, Florida, video game tournament: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    Multiple people were killed in the shooting, which happened during a video game tournament in the area.

    By Emily Stewart and German Lopez
    Politics
    We’re failing in the opioid crisis. A more serious approach would save lives.We’re failing in the opioid crisis. A more serious approach would save lives.
    Politics

    A new study suggests a comprehensive approach is needed — one that goes way further than what America has done so far.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    Betsy DeVos’s reported guns-in-schools plan would make schools less safeBetsy DeVos’s reported guns-in-schools plan would make schools less safe
    Gun Violence

    The plan would let states use federal funds to arm teachers. It’s a terrible idea.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Trump: after Mollie Tibbetts’s murder, “we need the wall”Trump: after Mollie Tibbetts’s murder, “we need the wall”
    Politics

    Trump is again linking immigration to crime. He’s wrong.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Mollie Tibbetts’s tragic death shouldn’t confuse the truth about immigrant crimeMollie Tibbetts’s tragic death shouldn’t confuse the truth about immigrant crime
    Politics

    Fox News is trying to make this into an immigration story. But immigrants are less likely to commit crimes in the US.

    By German Lopez
    Science
    A study questioning the evidence for safe injection sites has been retractedA study questioning the evidence for safe injection sites has been retracted
    Science

    A meta-analysis reviewing the evidence on safe injection sites has been retracted due to “methodological weaknesses.”

    By German Lopez
    Criminal Justice
    America’s prisoners are going on strike in at least 17 statesAmerica’s prisoners are going on strike in at least 17 states
    Criminal Justice

    Incarcerated Americans are often forced to work for cents an hour. So they’re launching what could be their biggest protest ever.

    By German Lopez