Nations – Page 28895 – Prologue Journal

Why FDR Limited FDIC Coverage

Wall Street Journal The objective was to protect depositors, not rich people and big companies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-fdr-limited-fdic-coverage-silicon-valley-bank-deposit-insurance-risk-small-business-8cee7518

You Can’t Throw the Bums Out if You’ve Voted With Your Feet

Wall Street Journal Brandon Johnson’s victory in Chicago shows the city has lost the political base for sensible reforms. https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-cant-throw-the-bums-out-if-youve-voted-with-your-feet-chicago-brandon-johnson-teachers-unions-db764440

Education Freedom in North Carolina

Wall Street Journal State Rep. Tricia Cotham’s switch to the Republican Party clears a path toward school choice. https://www.wsj.com/articles/education-freedom-in-north-carolina-public-schools-democratic-party-switch-cotham-choice-universal-7b9a3a8

More Death at Biden’s Border

Wall Street Journal A fire that killed 38 migrants in Mexico reveals the spillover effects of bad policy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-death-at-bidens-border-mexico-fire-amlo-asylum-human-trafficking-nicaragua-ortega-3f011f43

‘The Peking Express’ Review: Luxury Off the Rails

Wall Street Journal A train heist in early 1920s China set in motion a flurry of diplomatic exchanges and attempts to parley with the outlaws. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-peking-express-review-luxury-off-the-rails-8f26fc94

20-year-old man seriously wounded in crime-related shooting – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738828

Six civilians killed by land mine left by Islamic State in Syria – State News

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738827

Mel King, Whose Boston Mayoral Bid Eased Racial Tensions, Dies at 94

New York Times The first Black finalist for mayor of the city, he was credited, along with the eventual winner, Raymond Flynn, with running a respectful, calming campaign. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/mel-king-dead.html

Soros-backed policy group notches victory with Biden’s transgender Title IX rules

Fox News A liberal group bankrolled by millions of dollars from George Soros notched a victory with the Biden administration’s newly proposed Title IX rules, which include gender identity and would bar educational institutions from banning transgender athletes. The Education Department rolled out its Title IX proposed rule on Thursday, which mirrors an action memo from a…

Gantz soars to 29 seats in new poll; Netanyahu’s Likud hits new low of 20

Jerusalem Post According to a poll taken by Channel 13, if Israeli elections were held today, Netanyahu’s Likud would drop to being the 3rd-largest party. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-738826