Opinions – Page 115 – Prologue Journal

California’s Law and Order Revolt

Wall Street Journal Voters may oust Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon and toughen the state’s drug and shoplifting laws. https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-crime-law-and-order-george-gascon-london-breed-gavin-newsom-44f7fbe6

Trump Sees Harris, and Raises With More Tax Giveaways

Wall Street Journal The former President tries to outbid the Democrat with more special interest tax favors. It’s bad economics. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-auto-loan-tax-deduction-kamala-harris-2024-election-a9c71caf

Biden’s New Oil Sanctions on Iran

Wall Street Journal But will he enforce them, and defend the Sunni Arab states if Tehran attacks them? https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-oil-sanctions-iran-israel-airspace-joe-biden-kamala-harris-6f2a73d3

Australia Wins Its China Trade War

Wall Street Journal Beijing lifts its ban on the last Aussie export imposed in 2020. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-lifts-ban-on-australia-lobster-exports-covid-19-anthony-albanese-tpp-a8b8af20

Taxpayers Pay People to Be Hurricane Risk Takers

Wall Street Journal Florida wouldn’t be less popular if insurance were properly priced. A lot else would be different. https://www.wsj.com/articles/taxpayers-pay-people-to-be-hurricane-risk-takers-natural-disasters-insurance-a7cf5867

Senate Candidate Mike Rogers Tries a Michigan GOP Comeback

Wall Street Journal Four years of progressive governance may help him end a 30-year Republican drought. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mike-rogers-tries-a-michigan-gop-comeback-republican-election-us-senate-race-elissa-slotkin-db85327e

Brevity: Or, the Soul of Wit

Wall Street Journal The case for one-word titles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/brevity-or-the-soul-of-wit-an-age-old-approach-to-fielding-too-many-choices-a363d8f0

Legalize Magic Mushrooms? Massachusetts Should Just Vote No

Wall Street Journal Psychedelics have real therapeutic potential, but it’s a dangerous mistake to allow everyday use. https://www.wsj.com/articles/legalize-magic-mushrooms-massachusetts-should-just-vote-no-ballot-proposition-ef60065c

Campus Protesters Hijack Academic Freedom

Wall Street Journal John Witherspoon knew campuses were meant for the pursuit of truth, not political activism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/campus-protesters-hijack-academic-freedom-college-for-pursuit-of-truth-not-activism-5bffdcc5

Obama’s Ugly Closing Argument

Wall Street Journal Will insulting voters persuade them to back Harris? https://www.wsj.com/articles/obamas-ugly-closing-argument-ce75cd5c