Farrah Hassen

Farrah Hassen, J.D., is a writer, policy analyst, and adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science at Cal Poly Pomona. Born in the UAE, raised in the USA, Farrah Hassen is the co-author (with Phyllis Bennis) of the chapter, "U.S. Policy Toward the Middle East: Elevating Peace By Resolving Crises," featured in the book, Mandate for Change: Policies and Leadership for 2009 and Beyond.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Farrah Hassen

Opinion

Along with the White House, Trump’s also demolishing affordable housing
November 6, 2025 By Farrah Hassen
President Trump’s proposed housing policies would put hundreds of thousands of Americans out on the streets.
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Opinion

Landlords’ pet restrictions make housing market worse, drive rents higher
September 19, 2025 By Farrah Hassen
I wouldn’t have to pay “child rent” if I became a parent, even though my cat is probably less destructive than most kids.
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Opinion

After Supreme Court criminalized being homeless, the housing crisis is worse than ever
June 5, 2025 By Farrah Hassen
A year after the Grants Pass vs. Johnson ruling, the numbers show that locking people up for not having shelter does nothing to make housing more affordable.
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Opinion

As possible genocide unfolds in Gaza, Biden is violating international law
December 18, 2023 By Farrah Hassen
The U.S. government says it stands for justice and the rule of law. So why won’t it stand by those principles for Palestinians?
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Labor

Extreme heat: Workers wither as governments dither
September 6, 2023 By Farrah Hassen
Governments are failing to protect workers from extreme heat, so it’s no surprise labor actions have been heating up too.
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