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Marin Cogan

Marin Cogan

Former Senior Correspondent, Features

    Latest articles by Marin Cogan

    Politics
    How Democrats found a new approach to violent crimeHow Democrats found a new approach to violent crime
    Politics

    With more gun laws stifled, and a pandemic spike in violent crime, Democrats have a new message.

    By Marin Cogan
    This book is changing how cities fight gun violence
    Politics

    Thomas Abt’s Bleeding Out has become foundational in tackling urban violence across the US.

    By Marin Cogan
    Politics
    Who is Ryan Wesley Routh? The suspect in the Trump Florida assassination attempt, explained.Who is Ryan Wesley Routh? The suspect in the Trump Florida assassination attempt, explained.
    Politics

    Routh has a criminal history and a record of supporting various political causes and candidates.

    By Marin Cogan
    Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
    Wait, Kamala Harris owns a gun?Wait, Kamala Harris owns a gun?
    Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

    Why liberals shouldn’t be surprised by this news.

    By Marin Cogan
    Politics
    How to stop mass shootings before they startHow to stop mass shootings before they start
    Politics

    Apalachee High School in Georgia is the latest in a long list of school shootings. Here’s what experts say can help.

    By Marin Cogan
    Politics
    Why a leading expert on gun violence is sounding alarms about the 2024 electionWhy a leading expert on gun violence is sounding alarms about the 2024 election
    Politics

    A small but worrying segment of the US public believes in using political violence, says Dr. Garen Wintemute.

    By Marin Cogan
    What happens when everyone decides they need a gun?
    Policy

    We are living through an inflection point in America’s relationship with guns. There may be no going back.

    By Marin Cogan
    Donald Trump
    Someone tried to assassinate the former president — and the GOP still won’t talk about guns?Someone tried to assassinate the former president — and the GOP still won’t talk about guns?
    Donald Trump

    Republicans have been essential to gun safety legislation before. They could do it again.

    By Marin Cogan
    Politics
    Why the US had a violent crime spike during Covid — and other countries didn’tWhy the US had a violent crime spike during Covid — and other countries didn’t
    Politics

    Violent crime is falling. But understanding why it surged during the pandemic is still important.

    By Marin Cogan
    Policy
    One change that would make cars safer for everyoneOne change that would make cars safer for everyone
    Policy

    Too many pedestrians are dying on US roads. Changing car safety ratings could save lives.

    By Marin Cogan