Seven years ago, New York Times columnist German Lopez donated one of his kidneys to a total stranger. In his latest column, he makes the case for why everyone should consider doing the same. "In a ...

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German Lopez has written for Vox since it launched in 2014, with a focus on criminal justice, guns, and drugs. Previously, he worked at CityBeat, a local newspaper in Cincinnati, covering politics and ...