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German Lopez

German Lopez

Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds

    Latest articles by German Lopez

    Explainers
    Going back to the pre-Covid “normal” isn’t enoughGoing back to the pre-Covid “normal” isn’t enough
    Explainers

    American policymakers should look beyond defeating the coronavirus.

    By German Lopez
    Explainers
    CDC says it’s safe to reopen schools — with proper precautionsCDC says it’s safe to reopen schools — with proper precautions
    Explainers

    The agency released new guidelines for how to reopen schools safely.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    Why Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal isn’t just a stimulusWhy Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal isn’t just a stimulus
    Politics

    The proposal isn’t just about boosting the economy — it’s about helping people.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    Good news about America’s Covid-19 vaccine campaignGood news about America’s Covid-19 vaccine campaign
    Future Perfect

    The US’s vaccine rollout is continuously improving — there may be an end in sight.

    By German Lopez
    Politics
    The school reopening debate, explained in 600 wordsThe school reopening debate, explained in 600 words
    Politics

    Here’s what it would take to finally reopen schools.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    The case for optimism on Covid-19, in 2 chartsThe case for optimism on Covid-19, in 2 charts
    Future Perfect

    America’s Covid-19 disaster is getting better. Maybe.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    When can everyone in the US get a Covid-19 vaccine? We still don’t know.When can everyone in the US get a Covid-19 vaccine? We still don’t know.
    Future Perfect

    There’s still a lot of uncertainty surrounding America’s coronavirus vaccine rollout.

    By German Lopez
    Explainers
    How Biden’s stimulus bill could actually build back betterHow Biden’s stimulus bill could actually build back better
    Explainers

    The economic relief bill should address the current crisis — but it can try to mitigate the next crisis, too.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    Biden is ordering 200 million more Covid-19 vaccine dosesBiden is ordering 200 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses
    Future Perfect

    The president announced the move along with other actions to boost vaccines.

    By German Lopez
    Future Perfect
    Biden’s new Covid-19 vaccination goal won’t get the US to herd immunity before the fallBiden’s new Covid-19 vaccination goal won’t get the US to herd immunity before the fall
    Future Perfect

    Some experts want Biden to go bolder.

    By German Lopez