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Marin Cogan

Marin Cogan

Former Senior Correspondent, Features

Marin Cogan was a senior correspondent at Vox. She wrote features on a wide range of subjects, including traffic safety, gun violence, and the legal system. Prior to Vox, she worked as a writer for New York magazine, ESPN the Magazine, GQ, National Journal, Politico, and the New Republic. She has also contributed to the Washington Post, the New York Times, and several other publications. She is the winner of a National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award and is the co-director of the Princeton Summer Journalism Program for aspiring student journalists from low-income backgrounds.

Latest articles by Marin Cogan

Politics
How a major Supreme Court case is changing how police do their jobsHow a major Supreme Court case is changing how police do their jobs
Politics

The Bruen decision upended America’s gun laws. Years later, cops and courts are still trying to sort out the mess.

By Marin Cogan
Politics
How the US made progress against gun violence in 2024How the US made progress against gun violence in 2024
Politics

It’s easy to feel like gun violence is hopeless and never getting better. 2024 disproves that.

By Marin Cogan
The high-tech future of assisted suicide is here. The world isn’t ready.
Politics

A “suicide pod” in Switzerland roils the right-to-die debate.

By Marin Cogan
World Politics
Gisèle Pelicot’s marital rape case shocked the world. It echoes a quieter revolution in the US.Gisèle Pelicot’s marital rape case shocked the world. It echoes a quieter revolution in the US.
World Politics

A marital rape case in France reverberated around the world. This is how it happened.

By Marin Cogan
Politics
Luigi Mangione’s 3D-printed gun and the problem of untraceable firearmsLuigi Mangione’s 3D-printed gun and the problem of untraceable firearms
Politics

The killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO may be the first time a “ghost gun” was used in a high-profile shooting.

By Marin Cogan
Politics
Too many people are killed by supersized cars. This new rule could help.Too many people are killed by supersized cars. This new rule could help.
Politics

The deadly consequences of “autobesity,” in 3 charts.

By Marin Cogan
The Highlight
Weed is now America’s daily drug of choice. No one’s sure what that means.Weed is now America’s daily drug of choice. No one’s sure what that means.
The Highlight

Land of the free, home of the blazed.

By Marin Cogan
Politics
Donald Trump ran a campaign for men. It worked.Donald Trump ran a campaign for men. It worked.
Politics

Donald Trump ran as a strongman. It resonated with men.

By Marin Cogan
Politics
The people most likely to believe in political violence may surprise youThe people most likely to believe in political violence may surprise you
Politics

Researchers have identified two groups more likely to endorse political violence. They aren’t who you think.

By Marin Cogan
Politics
What we don’t talk about when we talk about Kamala HarrisWhat we don’t talk about when we talk about Kamala Harris
Politics

Harris isn’t talking about making history. That shows how much culture and politics have changed in eight years.

By Marin Cogan