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Marin Cogan

Marin Cogan

Former Senior Correspondent, Features

    Latest articles by Marin Cogan

    Transportation
    Speed limits are too darn highSpeed limits are too darn high
    Transportation

    Drivers don’t need to go faster than 20 mph on most city streets.

    By Marin Cogan
    Gun Violence
    Want to know how to reduce gun crime? Look at Detroit.Want to know how to reduce gun crime? Look at Detroit.
    Gun Violence

    Last year, Detroit saw its fewest homicides since 1966. Here’s how it did it — and how other cities can do the same.

    By Marin Cogan
    Today, Explained newsletter
    Why car insurance rates are so highWhy car insurance rates are so high
    Today, Explained newsletter

    You’re paying a lot more for car insurance than you were in 2020. Here’s why.

    By Marin Cogan
    Today, Explained newsletter
    The rise of the scammy car loanThe rise of the scammy car loan
    Today, Explained newsletter

    How much is too much to pay for a car?

    By Marin Cogan
    Today, Explained newsletter
    How to think about Boeing’s recent safety issuesHow to think about Boeing’s recent safety issues
    Today, Explained newsletter

    Flying is still extremely safe. But Boeing’s safety issues are real.

    By Marin Cogan
    Today, Explained newsletter
    How dangerous is New York City, anyway?How dangerous is New York City, anyway?
    Today, Explained newsletter

    As the National Guard heads into subways, new research examines how the city is faring with gun violence.

    By Marin Cogan
    Transportation
    American drivers are now even more distracted by their phones. Pedestrian deaths are soaring.American drivers are now even more distracted by their phones. Pedestrian deaths are soaring.
    Transportation

    During the pandemic, distracted driving increased, and it hasn’t gone down since.

    By Marin Cogan
    Gun Violence
    What bullets do to kidsWhat bullets do to kids
    Gun Violence

    Gun deaths among children have risen to their highest level in more than 20 years. A pediatric trauma surgeon describes the physical toll.

    By Marin Cogan
    Gun Violence
    We shouldn’t have to live like this.We shouldn’t have to live like this.
    Gun Violence

    What experts and advocates say can make a difference in the face of unrelenting gun violence.

    By Marin Cogan
    Cities & Urbanism
    How the nation’s capital became an outlier on violent crimeHow the nation’s capital became an outlier on violent crime
    Cities & Urbanism

    Republicans blame Democrats for DC’s rising violent crime. The reality is much more complicated.

    By Marin Cogan