What makes Israel’s starvation of Gaza stand apart
“We are imposing a complete siege on [Gaza]. No electricity, no food, no water, no fuel — everything is closed.
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What recognizing a Palestinian state actually achieves
On Monday, Australia joined a growing number of Western countries that say they will soon recognize a Palestinian state. That
Abdallah Fayyad
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The far-reaching effects of Trump’s tariffs on low-income people, explained
Editor’s note, August 7, 10:30 am ET: On August 7, Trump’s tariffs went into effect for more than 90 countries. The
Abdallah Fayyad
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Trump’s tariffs hurt the working class. Why are some unions on board?
Editor’s note, August 7, 10:30 am ET: On August 7, Trump’s tariffs went into effect for more than 90 countries. The
Abdallah Fayyad
04:31
Big government is still good, even with Trump in power
It’s easy to look at President Donald Trump’s second term and conclude that the less power and reach the federal
Abdallah Fayyad
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Why “no tax on tips” is a bad idea
Editor’s note, May 21, 2025, at 9:50 am ET: The Senate has unanimously passed the “no tax on tips” bill.
Abdallah Fayyad
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Trump and Musk have huge conflicts of interest. Who’s policing them?
In the past week, Donald Trump announced that he would buy a Tesla and advertised the company’s vehicles at an
Abdallah Fayyad
05:22
The attack on USAID portends a war on the welfare state
One of the first casualties of the second Trump administration has been the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Abdallah Fayyad
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One reason it’s harder to escape poverty in America
The classic promise of the American dream is that no matter where you grew up, no matter how poor you
Abdallah Fayyad
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Trump’s January 6 pardons were democratically legitimate — and dangerous
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump signed executive orders that ranged from addressing petty
