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Brentin Mock

Staff Writer

Brentin Mock is a staff writer at CityLab. He was previously the justice editor at Grist.
Brentin Mock is a staff writer at CityLab. He was previously the justice editor at Grist.
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Is the EPA Doing All It Can to Protect Children From Lead Poisoning?

A lawsuit filed by a group of environmental organizations tracking lead’s effects says no.

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Why Justice Is Investigating the Chicago Police Department

Given the department’s long history of police brutality, an audit is long overdue.

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How Will Obama's Clean Power Plan Affect Low-Income and Minority Communities?

A significant chunk of the plan focuses on “community involvement and environmental justice.”

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Housing Choices for Poor Families Have Not Improved Since Katrina

A new study shows that vouchers for low-income families in post-Katrina New Orleans haven’t helped integrate or improve neighborhoods.