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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Politics
    The Capital Gazette shooting and the limits of an assault weapons banThe Capital Gazette shooting and the limits of an assault weapons ban
    Politics

    There’s not much empirical weight behind an assault weapons ban, although experts say it could reduce mass shooting deaths.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    Annapolis shooting at the Capital Gazette: what we knowAnnapolis shooting at the Capital Gazette: what we know
    Gun Violence

    A shooter killed five people in Annapolis, Maryland, on Thursday.

    By Jen Kirby and German Lopez
    Politics
    Anthony Kennedy’s retirement is devastating for LGBTQ rightsAnthony Kennedy’s retirement is devastating for LGBTQ rights
    Politics

    Kennedy’s retirement leaves a Supreme Court seat open for Trump and Republicans to nominate an anti-LGBTQ justice.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Marijuana legalization is having its best year everMarijuana legalization is having its best year ever
    Politics

    From Canada to Vermont to Oklahoma to California, this has been a huge year for legalization advocates.

    By German Lopez
    Explainers
    17-year-old Antwon Rose was fleeing and unarmed when police shot him17-year-old Antwon Rose was fleeing and unarmed when police shot him
    Explainers

    A bystander’s video shows an officer opening fire as Rose fled from police in East Pittsburgh.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Oklahoma voted to legalize medical marijuanaOklahoma voted to legalize medical marijuana
    Politics

    A big win for medical marijuana advocates in Tuesday’s elections.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Supreme Court finally condemns 1944 decision that allowed Japanese internment during World War IISupreme Court finally condemns 1944 decision that allowed Japanese internment during World War II
    Politics

    The rejection of Korematsu v. United States came in the Court’s travel ban ruling.

    By German Lopez
    Science
    Needle exchanges have been proved to work against opioid addiction. They’re banned in 15 states.Needle exchanges have been proved to work against opioid addiction. They’re banned in 15 states.
    Science

    Needle exchanges have been exhaustively studied — and proved to work. But stigma remains.

    By German Lopez
    Gun Violence
    America’s love for guns, in one chartAmerica’s love for guns, in one chart
    Gun Violence

    New data shows the US leads the world in civilian gun ownership. By a lot.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Canada just legalized marijuana. That has big implications for US drug policy.Canada just legalized marijuana. That has big implications for US drug policy.
    Politics

    It’s the second country in the world to legalize pot, following Uruguay.

    By German Lopez