Prologue Journal

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

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

British Labour’s Gender Sense

Wall Street Journal A party of the left moves cautiously on puberty blockers. Imagine that. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wes-streeting-britain-labour-party-puberty-blockers-nhs-4c7c68c5

Wall Street Journal Judge Aileen Cannon dismisses the classified-documents case and rejects the legitimacy of his appointment as special counsel. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jack-smith-youre-fired-law-special-counsel-classified-documents-b0bbad26

A Chance to Reject Political Violence

Wall Street Journal The response to the assassination attempt against Trump could be redemptive. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-chance-to-reject-political-violence-trump-assassination-attempt-e288e559

America’s Jacksonian Turn

Wall Street Journal The assassination attempt gives new power to an old political tendency. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-jacksonian-turn-presidential-election-history-9e684333

About Biden’s Pledge to Unify the Nation

Wall Street Journal He was elected to ‘be normal and stop the chaos.’ At that he has manifestly failed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/about-bidens-pledge-to-unify-the-nation-butler-trump-election-a36f004d

A Dinner-Table Talk About Assassination

Wall Street Journal The images on TV confused my kids. My wife saw it all unfold on her smartphone. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-dinner-table-talk-about-assassination-trump-butler-smartphone-6577db3d

A Shot Rings Out, and a Warning to America

Wall Street Journal In the wake of a shocking crime, can we hope for any improvement in our political culture? Any amelioration of the bile? https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-shot-rings-out-and-a-warning-to-america-presidential-election-assassination-attempt-22a20aee

Is the Stock Market Near Its Top?

Wall Street Journal Don’t let the hum of the bull tune out signs warning that a bear may be lurking. https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-the-stock-market-near-its-top-c0b09e3b