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Abdallah Fayyad

Abdallah Fayyad

Former Policy correspondent

    Latest articles by Abdallah Fayyad

    Policy
    One reason it’s harder to escape poverty in AmericaOne reason it’s harder to escape poverty in America
    Policy

    Poor kids in the US are likely to become poor adults. More government support during adulthood could change that.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Policy
    Trump’s January 6 pardons were democratically legitimate — and dangerousTrump’s January 6 pardons were democratically legitimate — and dangerous
    Policy

    The move is a dangerous attempt to rewrite the events of January 6. It’s also what the electorate voted for.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Policy
    How we measure poverty matters — and we can do betterHow we measure poverty matters — and we can do better
    Policy

    The official US poverty rate is based on an outdated metric.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Policy
    What happens when the California fires go out? More gentrification.What happens when the California fires go out? More gentrification.
    Policy

    Fires worsen our class divides, but how governments respond can make a difference.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Policy
    Biden made good use of the pardon power. It still needs reform.Biden made good use of the pardon power. It still needs reform.
    Policy

    Presidents routinely abuse the pardon, but Biden’s record-setting commutations underscore why reforms should be narrow.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Policy
    NYC’s congestion pricing is unpopular — for nowNYC’s congestion pricing is unpopular — for now
    Policy

    The arc of congestion pricing is long but it bends toward acceptance.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Policy
    What if everyone qualified for welfare benefits?What if everyone qualified for welfare benefits?
    Policy

    Universal programs are much easier to administer than means-tested ones.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Policy
    2024 cemented the tough-on-crime comeback2024 cemented the tough-on-crime comeback
    Policy

    Tough-on-crime laws are back. But next year could be different.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Policy
    A public housing success storyA public housing success story
    Policy

    Americans don’t have to look abroad for answers.

    By Abdallah Fayyad
    Explain It to Me
    Why do people think Republicans are better for the economy?Why do people think Republicans are better for the economy?
    Explain It to Me

    Since World War II, the economy has, on average, fared better when Democrats are in the White House.

    By Abdallah Fayyad