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Jacob Lokash

Jacob Lokash is a U1 student currently pursuing a degree in Political Science.

The Billionaire Candidacies

Jacob Lokash Feb 5, 2020

Because of their unique financial situations, both Bloomberg and Steyer can operate outside the traditional process into which more mainstream candidates are locked. Instead of vying for high polling numbers to qualify for debates, the two…
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Netanyahu’s Last Stand—The Political Realities of Indictment

Jacob Lokash Dec 20, 2019

For Netanyahu, the State of Israel is an essential part of himself that he will not give up unless it is taken from him. No one can predict how this will play out. Yet, if one thing is certain, Netanyahu will do all that he can to remain in…
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Impeachment—An Elitist Aspiration or a Constitutional Duty?

Jacob Lokash Nov 12, 2019

Mr. Trump ran his presidential campaign in 2016 by railing against the elites in government and claiming that he would “drain the swamp” of self-serving politicians. Now, those who latched on to Trump’s anti-elitism will likely be unnerved…
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Bridging the Divide: The Joint List’s Re-engagement In Israeli Politics

Jacob Lokash Oct 17, 2019

What has caused this drastic turnaround and the Joint List’s decision to recommend Benny Gantz for Prime Minister? The answer lies in a combination of exasperation, political expedience, and perhaps common human decency.
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