Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

China Can’t Evade the Iron Laws of Economics

Wall Street Journal Xi shifts to ‘high quality’ from ‘high speed’ growth. He will preside over a new phase of failure. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-cant-evade-the-iron-laws-of-economics-xi-jinping-growth-a9152bf4

A Not-So-Fond Farewell to Joe Biden

Wall Street Journal The old boy’s winking Irish charm never worked on me. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-not-so-fond-farewell-to-joe-biden-withdrawal-election-678c8531

In Her Campaign Debut, Kamala Harris Steers Left

Wall Street Journal The implicit message of her first big campaign rally: Swing voters? Who needs ’em. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kamala-harris-steers-to-the-left-5f195c79

The FTC Goes Evidence-Free

Wall Street Journal Lina Khan’s newest strategy is to ignore years of scholarship that proves the value of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ftc-goes-evidence-free-lina-khan-pbm-healthcare-14076225

A Secret Service House Cleaning

Wall Street Journal A bipartisan task force in Congress can keep the Biden probe honest. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-secret-service-house-cleaning-7085bcf2

The Baby Formula Lawsuit Raid

Wall Street Journal The plaintiff bar targets life-sustaining nutrition for premature infants. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-baby-formula-lawsuit-raid-1b56cdb3

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas Strike a Deal in Beijing

Wall Street Journal Palestinian ‘moderates’ pledge unity with the killers behind Oct. 7. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-palestinian-authority-and-hamas-strike-a-deal-in-beijing-6bfeaaf1

When Climate Illusions Fail

Wall Street Journal The costs of climate policies are inspiring lots of new deniers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-climate-illusions-fail-2f09071a

Kamala Harris’s Rocky Road to Victory

Wall Street Journal The vice president is trailing Trump. To beat him, she’ll need a clear plan of action. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kamala-harriss-rocky-road-to-victory-election-politics-policy-df22d817

America Is Both an Idea and a Home

Wall Street Journal Vance is right. We can honor the nation and revere its founding principles at once. https://www.wsj.com/articles/america-is-both-an-idea-and-a-home-the-founders-jd-vance-724edc3d