Articles by Brentin Mock

Brentin Mock is a staff writer at CityLab and Grist's former justice editor. Follow him on Twitter at @brentinmock.

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U.S. transportation policy throws minorities under the bus. Will Obama fix it?

In his State of the Union address, President Obama urged Congress to fund transportation projects. But will we just throw more money at highways, or consider folks with bus passes, too?

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The brightest bulb: Rising energy star scores seat with FLOTUS at State of the Union

Tyrone Davis sat with Michelle Obama during the State of the Union address. His specialty: Helping businesses save energy, and helping the climate at the same time.

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Christie administration stiffed blacks and Latinos on Sandy relief money

New data shows that African Americans were more than twice as likely as whites to be rejected, while Latinos were rejected at 50 percent higher rates.

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Poll finds that Latinos overwhelmingly support climate action

A new survey finds that Latinos are concerned about global warming, and regardless of their income or party affiliation, they want progress.

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