Prologue Journal

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

Will Jewish Students Be Safe This Fall?

Wall Street Journal Harvard impanels two task forces and drops suspensions for unlawful conduct. https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-jewish-students-be-safe-this-fall-105aa7ea

Free Speech, Social Media and the Supreme Court

Wall Street Journal Students discuss the NetChoice decisions and how companies should moderate content. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-supreme-courts-social-media-ruling-and-free-speech-law-politics-c32f1335

Rethinking Trump and the Ukraine War

Wall Street Journal After Saturday’s wake-up call, maybe we should drop the tropes and listen? https://www.wsj.com/articles/rethinking-trump-and-ukraine-election-politics-3843ba11

J.D. Vance and the Indian-American Dream

Wall Street Journal This immigrant group has prospered without quotas or grievances. https://www.wsj.com/articles/j-d-vance-and-the-indian-american-dream-2024-election-usha-81ddedd0

Joe Biden’s ‘Commanding’ Bow to Iran

Wall Street Journal The president hamstrings U.S. allies like Israel for fear of escalation. Our enemies smell weakness. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-bidens-commanding-bow-to-iran-israel-foreign-policy-b3360d45

Trump Bets on a MAGA Successor in J.D. Vance

Wall Street Journal His choice of the 39-year-old Senator reinforces his base, rather than appealing to a broader coalition. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jd-vance-donald-trump-vice-president-2024-election-e37cf310

Meanwhile, Over in the Red Sea . . .

Wall Street Journal The U.S. hasn’t been able to stop the Houthi assault on shipping. https://www.wsj.com/articles/red-sea-houthi-attacks-ships-biden-administration-4f35fb95

Judge Cannon Cashiers Jack Smith

Wall Street Journal The judge says the special counsel was unlawfully appointed, and she makes a strong case. https://www.wsj.com/articles/aileen-cannon-donald-trump-documents-case-jack-smith-special-counsel-a54b1eee

Lessons of the Trump Assassination Attempt

Wall Street Journal The world sees a strong American leader even amid ominous division. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lessons-of-the-trump-assassination-attempt-fe56e1a8

The Yankees’ ‘Old Reliable’ Had It Right

Wall Street Journal Gleyber Torres should take a page from baseball star Tommy Henrich. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-yankees-old-reliable-had-it-right-85f9f009