Abe is a freelance reporter, editor and producer with extensive experience ranging from breaking news to enterprise reporting. He graduated with a Master of Public Policy from Duke in 2021.
Prior to moving back to North Carolina, Abe worked as a staff reporter in New York, Georgia and South Carolina. He specializes in coverage of local, state and federal government, along with in-depth explainers on complex policy issues.
Published Work
At the South Carolina Daily Gazette
- “In this rural SC county, restoring power after Helene took weeks”
- “Homeless courts in SC help resolve minor legal issues, put people on path to success”
- “Low pay, too little staff contribute to high turnover of SC election officials”
- “SC teachers say new ‘age-appropriate’ rule is causing confusion. They’re seeking clear guidance.”
- “Legislators put their SC school district into spotlight of book challenge debate”
- Appearance on Scripps News
At The Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY
- “Will new Georgia voting law affect voter turnout in November election?
- “Farm labor traffickers bribed Georgia government employees, federal agent testifies”
- “Slurs, prior arrests, saving lives: Liberty County deputies in bus search have mixed record”
For Capital & Main United States of Inequality
- “Would a President Biden respond to this federal housing emergency?” (co-published with Salon)
- “The Tar Heel State Showdown Over Medicaid” (co-published with The American Prospect)
For The Imprint
- “Teen Arrests Are Falling Sharply Across New York This Year, After Cuomo’s Justice Reform” (with Michael Fitzgerald)
- “As New York Raises The Age, Youth Arrests Fall“
- “The Future of Juvenile Lockup in New York Looks Like This“
- “Congressional contender reflects“
- “Rep. Stefanik keeps busy schedule in Washington“
- “Remembered, 50 years later“
- “Howie Hawkins is running again — this time, for president“
- “Gen. Mennes excited to be back in N.Y.“
- “‘Day of Action’ for young activists“
- “Drum gets Twitter ‘mother’“
- “Lawsuit targets local police“
- “Panel asked to investigate Jenne“
- “Traffic case remains open vehicle, cash seized: ICE says incident still is under investigation
- “Trustee: conflicts of interest inevitable“
For the Pulitzer Center
- “Immigration Theater: Failed Asylum Seekers under Britain’s New Policy“
- “What Happened Back Home Is Happening Now: Immigration Detention in the UK“
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