Prologue Journal

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

Putin’s Peace Proposal Is a Sham

Wall Street Journal He presents it as a compromise, but it’s really an ultimatum. https://www.wsj.com/articles/putins-peace-proposal-is-a-sham-17ecee82

Worse Than Biden’s Blank Stares?

Wall Street Journal The president may look dazed and confused; his comments are downright nasty. https://www.wsj.com/articles/worse-than-bidens-blank-stares-a34f2757

Biden, Trump and the Keystone Stakes

Wall Street Journal If the president loses Pennsylvania, he’ll likely lose the 2024 election. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-trump-and-the-keystone-stakes-pennsylvania-d6a3e9da

The Real Covid Failure

Wall Street Journal Its superfast spread told us early the virus was unstoppable and likely lab-modified. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-real-covid-failure-fauci-ef8487a3

No Time to Fiddle as Hezbollah Burns Northern Israel

Wall Street Journal The Jewish state needs a comprehensive strategy against the threat from Lebanon. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-time-to-fiddle-as-hezbollah-burns-northern-israel-missiles-mideast-war-587cb4d3

‘Digital Twins’ Could Revolutionize Planes, Cars and Hearts

Wall Street Journal A new Air Force simulator initiative has a wealth of exciting applications in the civilian world as well. https://www.wsj.com/articles/digital-twins-could-revolutionize-planes-cars-and-hearts-technology-a8c2bd4e

Donald Trump’s Tips-Tax Gambit

Wall Street Journal He plays Biden-lite on tax policy with a carve-out for tipped income. His 2017 tax reform was better policy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-tip-tax-carve-out-nevada-joe-biden-adcc9247

Pennsylvania Vouchers From Milton Friedman to Jay-Z

Wall Street Journal The coalition for school choice expands in the Keystone State. Will Gov. Shapiro fight for poor families this time? https://www.wsj.com/articles/pennsylvania-vouchers-from-milton-friedman-to-jay-z-education-710ba198

‘Progressivism That Doesn’t Result in Progress’

Wall Street Journal Can liberals take power back from the radical left? https://www.wsj.com/articles/progressivism-that-doesnt-result-in-progress-d68d7d70

California Says Don’t Keep on Truckin’

Wall Street Journal The EV technology isn’t ready, but that doesn’t stop climate regulators. https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-zero-emission-train-rule-electric-vehicles-chuck-baker-d6ad400a