Prologue Journal

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

Best-Case Scenario for Trump Tariffs: ‘E2D’

Wall Street Journal Let’s hope the former president’s business backers are right about trade negotiations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/best-case-scenario-for-trump-tariffs-e2d-cbd27a16

Biden’s Pre-Election Threat to Israel

Wall Street Journal He once pledged Gaza aid would stop if Hamas stole it. What happened? https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-gaza-aid-israel-hamas-unrwa-48457df6

Whitmer’s Home-Care Cash Grab

Wall Street Journal She’ll let Big Labor take a cut out of payments for family caregivers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gretchen-whitmer-seiu-home-care-givers-michigan-home-help-73046efa

Gavin Newsom Raises Gas Prices Again

Wall Street Journal A new law and tighter rules may drive refiners out of California. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gavin-newsom-gas-prices-oil-refiners-law-california-air-resources-board-92c92f7d

China Test Drives a Taiwan Blockade

Wall Street Journal This week’s drill could presage Xi Jinping’s preferred option. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-military-blockade-taiwan-coast-guard-xi-jinping-457d8adc

More From That Expert Quoted by the New York Times

Wall Street Journal Reporters pounced on the source of a story about Vice President Harris. https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-from-that-expert-quoted-by-the-new-york-times-d129f3fc

Who’s Normal, Trump or Harris?

Wall Street Journal After 2020’s retreat from the disruption of 2016, what do voters want in 2024? https://www.wsj.com/articles/whos-normal-trump-or-harris-7d609b66

The Policy Elephant in the 2024 Election

Wall Street Journal There are three dire problems that neither candidate has bothered to address. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-policy-elephant-in-the-2024-election-27e0b2de

Arizona Lawn Signs Point Toward a 2024 Trump Victory

Wall Street Journal Scottsdale neighbors convinced me Biden would win in 2020. https://www.wsj.com/articles/arizona-lawn-signs-point-toward-trump-2024-presidential-election-2c59d64e

Wall Street Journal Rates were high in the 19th century, but the economy boomed most when the rates were at their lowest. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-tariffs-dont-fuel-growth-american-history-policy-trade-protectionism-economy-9ec595d0