Jacob Steinberg (jacob-steinberg)

jsteinberg20 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

jsteinberg20@stuy.edu

Jacob Steinberg (’22) is an Opinions writer. His focus is politics and current events, especially with a historical and online lens often featured. He spends most of his time balancing his love for politics and sports.

A Snap Analysis of Election Day 2021

Jacob Steinberg

In an increasingly polarized America, the 2021 elections returned moderate results.

Issue 6, Volume 112

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It’s Time to Refresh Congress

Jacob Steinberg

Incumbencies and career politicians are making Congress outdated. Term limits would help.

Issue 3, Volume 112

Don’t Let Bad-Faith Conservatives Refocus the Narrative

Jacob Steinberg

Prominent conservatives are attempting to refocus the narrative of Derek Chauvin’s conviction toward allegations of mob justice.

Issue 15, Volume 111

Just Send the Checks

Jacob Steinberg

Throughout the Georgia Senate run-off campaign, the Democrats promised $2,000 stimulus checks. They cannot back down on that promise now.

Issue 11, Volume 111

The Traitor-in-Chief Must Be Removed

Jacob Steinberg

Donald Trump incited the January 6 coup. He must be removed from the Presidency.

Issue 9, Volume 111

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The Misinformation Pipeline

Jacob Steinberg

Outrageous political conspiracy theories have begun to dominate social media. Often ending up violent and sometimes deadly, they must be stopped.

Issue 3, Volume 111

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Biden’s Key Balance

Jacob Steinberg

With some protests for racial equality and justice turning violent, Democratic nominee Joe Biden has to strike a balance of tone and message to maintain his appeal and bolster his electoral chances.

Issue 2, Volume 111

Is Our Privacy Gone?

Jacob Steinberg

As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, American surveillance is expanding, developing a startling trend stemming from the World Trade Center attacks.

Issue 14, Volume 110

Kamala Harris: An Experiment In Individuality

Jacob Steinberg

Though her policies and qualifications are strong, Kamala Harris may be too typical and controversial to win the election in 2020.

Issue 13, Volume 110

A Country for the People, by the People

Jacob Steinberg

The witnesses that testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee, through their courage and honesty, bolstered my passion for public service.

Issue 8, Volume 110

It’s Time for a White House Judgment Day

Jacob Steinberg

The contents of and the arrests tied to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the White House’s potential crimes, as well as the White House’s attempts to seclude the Report necessitates a change throughout President Trump’s administration.

Issue 16, Volume 109

Kamala Harris: An Experiment In Individuality

Jacob Steinberg

Though her policies and qualifications are strong, Kamala Harris may be too typical and controversial to win the election in 2020.

Issue 13, Volume 109

Government Shutdowns Aren’t Chess Games

Jacob Steinberg

Government shutdowns are not political bargaining chips.

Issue 9, Volume 109

Infiltration Welcomed With Open Arms

Jacob Steinberg

Due to its extensive amount of hate, as well as Reddit’s past of banning/quarantining hate subreddits, r/The_Donald should be banned.

Issue 8, Volume 109