Prologue Journal

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

Presidential Election 2024: Send In the Tropes

Wall Street Journal It’s a three-ring circus: the Trump trials, the Biden fiasco and the culture war between woke and MAGA. https://www.wsj.com/articles/presidential-election-2024-send-in-the-tropes-0b161de9

Let Ukraine Defend Itself Properly

Wall Street Journal Biden won’t allow Kyiv to hit targets inside Russia, which is no way to fight. https://www.wsj.com/articles/let-ukraine-defend-itself-properly-biden-targets-in-russia-military-aid-1cb1a022

When Bill Clinton Lost China

Wall Street Journal In 1992, he vowed to link trade to human rights. On May 26, 1994, he betrayed that promise. https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-bill-clinton-lost-china-human-rights-trade-847f637c

We Know Who’ll Win the U.K. Election, but Why?

Wall Street Journal Politicians will fight to explain the Tories’ long-expected defeat in a way that favors their ideology. https://www.wsj.com/articles/we-know-who-will-win-the-uk-election-but-why-d590effe

Lessons of the 1924 Immigration Act

Wall Street Journal America welcomes newcomers, but there are always limits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lessons-of-the-1924-immigration-act-cfc0c443

The Big Green Transmission Coup

Wall Street Journal Schumer and FERC end-run Congress on permitting reform and socialize energy costs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-energy-regulatory-commission-congress-chuck-schumer-permits-cb09fbe4

Democracy Dies in Silence

Wall Street Journal Democratic states pass laws that are gag orders on employer speech. https://www.wsj.com/articles/illinois-democrats-employer-speech-legislation-religion-politics-unions-4e9656c6

The Israelis Prove Biden Wrong on Rafah

Wall Street Journal The White House changes its tune after Israel evacuates 950,000. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rafah-evacuation-israel-biden-administration-antony-blinken-jake-sullivan-hamas-3e3c85f7

New Jersey Blows Up Its Property Tax Cap

Wall Street Journal Gov. Phil Murphy makes it easier to raise taxes without voter approval. https://www.wsj.com/articles/phil-murphy-new-jersey-property-taxes-jay-webber-feaa8f3a

China’s Sea Power Leaves U.S. Adrift

Wall Street Journal With Beijing pursuing global supremacy across the oceans, America must rebuild its maritime sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-sea-power-leaves-u-s-adrift-e6a8681f