German Lopez

I’m a writer for The Morning, the flagship daily newsletter of The New York Times.

What I Cover

I became a journalist to understand world events and how they affect people. In my current job, I cover just about everything — politics, economics, crime, public health and more. The Morning newsletter aims to distill what is happening in the world, why it matters and how it could affect readers.

My Background

I started with The Morning, and The Times, in 2021. Since then, I have written on a variety of topics, including America’s opioid crisis and the war in Ukraine. Before The Times, I worked at Vox and CityBeat, a local newspaper in Cincinnati. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and my family moved to the United States when I was 6.

Journalistic Ethics

As a Times journalist, I share and follow the values and standards of our Ethical Journalism Handbook. I don’t accept any gifts, money or favors from anyone involved in my reporting, and I don’t make political donations.

My goal with every story is to uncover the truth, which requires hearing from multiple sides of a major event or issue. I always try to keep an open mind, and be fair and accurate in my reporting. If I make a mistake, I strive to acknowledge and correct it as quickly as possible.

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