Prologue Journal

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

America’s Disinformation Wrong Turn

Wall Street Journal Academics figure out what Never Trumpers haven’t: The truth works better than lies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-disinfo-wrong-turn-never-trumpers-miss-that-truth-works-better-than-lies-0260d2b1

Glenn Loury’s Story Shows How Not to Help

Wall Street Journal The black conservative’s memoir is a cautionary tale of the unintended consequences of affirmative action. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-black-conservatives-story-shows-how-not-to-help-affirmative-action-9ce620dc

Biden’s Border Election Gambit

Wall Street Journal He finally takes some action with an executive order, but voters will wonder if he means it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-border-executive-order-immigration-b1d681f8

Who’s Really Prolonging the Gaza War?

Wall Street Journal Biden blames Israel, but his own policies have dragged out the fighting. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-time-interview-israel-hamas-gaza-benjamin-netanyahu-a600870a

Lara Trump Denounces Larry Hogan

Wall Street Journal The GOP co-chair follows her father-in-law and puts family loyalty above winning Senate seats. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lara-trump-larry-hogan-republican-national-committee-gop-2024-election-7de63adf

The Trump-Biden Presidential Debates

Wall Street Journal Students discuss the candidates taking the stage on June 27. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-trump-biden-presidential-debates-b260c1ea

Menendez Brings Displeasure to Democrats

Wall Street Journal Holding the Senate majority was already a heavy lift in 2024. https://www.wsj.com/articles/menendez-brings-displeasure-to-democrats-23a9d628

An Election Rebuke for India’s Narendra Modi

Wall Street Journal The country’s voters want economic results more than ethnic chauvinism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/india-election-narendra-modi-bjp-congress-party-154059f2

Trump’s Trial Violated Due Process

Wall Street Journal He was denied notice of the charges, meaningful opportunity to respond and proof of all elements. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-trial-violated-due-process-76fae047

The Populist Right Rises in Portugal

Wall Street Journal The Chega party is growing fast in a country where the center long held. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-populist-right-rises-in-portugal-chega-party-7bb54090