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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Explainers
    What Democrats can (realistically) do about gun violenceWhat Democrats can (realistically) do about gun violence
    Explainers

    Gun control is likely doomed in the Senate. But there are other options.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Biden’s speech promised Covid-19 vaccines for all US adults in May. It’s really possible.Biden’s speech promised Covid-19 vaccines for all US adults in May. It’s really possible.
    Politics

    Covid-19 vaccines truly are coming for everyone soon.

    By German Lopez
    Explainers
    The Covid-19 stimulus bill, explained in 600 wordsThe Covid-19 stimulus bill, explained in 600 words
    Explainers

    Here’s what the bill tries to do — and what’s actually in it.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    Covid-19 vaccines are finally, truly coming for every American adult soonCovid-19 vaccines are finally, truly coming for every American adult soon
    Future Perfect

    America’s vaccine rollout has improved. Now it’s time to ensure we all make it to the finish line.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    Why Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Covid-19 vaccine is a game changerWhy Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Covid-19 vaccine is a game changer
    Future Perfect

    The vaccine is very effective — and most importantly, it only requires one shot.

    By German Lopez
    Explainers
    Biden’s secret weapon for criminal justice reformBiden’s secret weapon for criminal justice reform
    Explainers

    The president has the power to help reverse mass incarceration — but Biden hasn’t used that power yet.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    How bad is your state’s Covid-19 outbreak?How bad is your state’s Covid-19 outbreak?
    Future Perfect

    These maps show how your state is doing.

    By German Lopez
    The Black-white life expectancy gap grew in 2020 — but it can be reversed
    Rethinking Policy for Black America

    Closing the gap starts with better access to health care.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    New Jersey just legalized marijuanaNew Jersey just legalized marijuana
    Politics

    Voters okayed marijuana legalization in November, and now the governor and legislature have made it reality.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    The next Covid-19 vaccine hurdle: Convincing millions of Americans they want the shotThe next Covid-19 vaccine hurdle: Convincing millions of Americans they want the shot
    Future Perfect

    America’s Covid-19 vaccine supplies are growing fast. Now comes the next fight.

    By German Lopez