Opinions – Page 16 – Prologue Journal

U.N. Casts Little Light on Heat

Wall Street Journal The international body’s latest climate-change alarms are more about demagoguery than data. https://www.wsj.com/articles/united-nations-cast-little-light-on-heat-climate-change-false-alarm-4cf88a8e

A Conservative Leftist Surges in Eastern Germany

Wall Street Journal Frustrated voters flock to Sahra Wagenknecht, a former communist who appeals to social stability. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-conservative-leftist-surges-in-eastern-germany-election-politics-policy-14d414c9

Solving Gaza’s economic crisis: Could it be the role of financial experts?

Jerusalem Post The efforts could control the escrow bank account needed to invest in the gas field, receive gas sale proceeds, pay salaries to ordinary Gazan gas workers, and invest in Gazan welfare projects. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-816960

Alaska’s Ranked-Choice Voting Games

Wall Street Journal The GOP’s candidate in third quits the ballot to help beat Rep. Peltola. https://www.wsj.com/articles/alaska-ranked-choice-voting-mary-peltola-nancy-dahlstrom-nick-begich-elections-cd90a827

Jack Smith’s New Trump Indictment Sniffs at the Supreme Court

Wall Street Journal The special counsel largely brushes off the recent immunity ruling. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jack-smith-donald-trump-superseding-indictment-presidential-immunity-supreme-court-8be43fc2

ATACMS and Russia’s Sanctuary

Wall Street Journal The U.S.-made missiles could hit hundreds of military targets if Biden let Ukraine use them. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-ukraine-kursk-atacms-biden-administration-institute-for-the-study-of-war-fb5b5f66

Can Taiwan Count on the U.S. if Trump Wins?

Wall Street Journal A disturbing diffidence from some experts in his orbit, who want Taipei to spend more on defense. https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-taiwan-count-on-the-u-s-if-trump-wins-election-foreign-policy-china-697c7dfb

The Biden-Harris Paradox: A Strong Presidency, No President

Wall Street Journal Almost all power resides in the executive branch. Trump would move it back to the White House. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-biden-harris-paradox-a-strong-presidency-no-president-2024-election-politics-f5b2ca3f

Sarah Palin May Finally Bring Justice to the New York Times

Wall Street Journal An appeals court orders a new trial for the former Alaska governor’s lawsuit. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sarah-palin-may-finally-bring-justice-to-the-new-york-times-9be3cc8a

Harris Gets an Interview Crutch

Wall Street Journal After ducking the press, she’ll have a chaperone for her chat with CNN. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kamala-harris-interview-cnn-dana-bash-tim-walz-0b50c8d2