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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 protests over Nia Wilson’s murder, explainedThe protests over Nia Wilson’s murder, explained
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    The murder was quickly swept up in a national discussion about race.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Sacha Baron Cohen’s Showtime show has forced a Georgia politician to resignSacha Baron Cohen’s Showtime show has forced a Georgia politician to resign
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    Georgia state Rep. Jason Spencer resigns after baring his butt and yelling the n-word on TV.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Half of Republicans say increased racial diversity will be “mostly negative”Half of Republicans say increased racial diversity will be “mostly negative”
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    Most Americans — and Democrats in particular — disagree.

    By German Lopez
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    The latest protests against the Chicago police are about more than one shootingThe latest protests against the Chicago police are about more than one shooting
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    The Chicago Police Department has a long history of civil rights abuses and racial discrimination.

    By German Lopez and P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren wants answers about Trump’s “pathetic” response to the opioid epidemicElizabeth Warren wants answers about Trump’s “pathetic” response to the opioid epidemic
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    Eight months after the Trump administration declared a public health emergency over opioids, Warren is asking for real action.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    The rise of rage in social media politics, in one chartThe rise of rage in social media politics, in one chart
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    Social media really is angrier than it used to be. This chart proves it.

    By German Lopez
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    Papa John’s founder said it was “a mistake” to resign after he used the n-wordPapa John’s founder said it was “a mistake” to resign after he used the n-word
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    He doesn’t seem very sorry for what he did.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    New York Times video uses gay people as a punchline to mock Trump and PutinNew York Times video uses gay people as a punchline to mock Trump and Putin
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    The video is the latest example of pundits using homophobia to ridicule Trump and Putin.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    The New York Department of Health just backed marijuana legalizationThe New York Department of Health just backed marijuana legalization
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    The recommendation comes in a big report to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

    By German Lopez
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    Mass shootings since Sandy Hook, in one mapMass shootings since Sandy Hook, in one map
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    Here’s the data behind these tragic events.

    By Kavya Sukumar and German Lopez