Prologue Journal

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

No More Special Counsels

Wall Street Journal From Lawrence Walsh to David Weiss, a legacy of excess and unaccountability. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-more-special-counsels-politics-e8cb1d0b

U.S. Foreign Policy Wanders Aimlessly

Wall Street Journal Washington assumes erroneously that China, Russia and Iran want ‘stability.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-wanders-aimlessly-through-the-world-biden-g7-china-russia-iran-07965c8f

Samuel Devine, You’re in the News

Wall Street Journal How politicians got voters’ attention before the internet and cable channels. https://www.wsj.com/articles/samuel-devine-youre-in-the-news-envelope-constituents-social-media-2d3b505a

A Voter Revolt Grows in California

Wall Street Journal Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats in Sacramento try to block anti-tax and anti-crime initiatives from the November ballot. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-voter-revolt-grows-in-california-arrest-felony-ea392d13

The Senate Steps Up on Defense

Wall Street Journal A committee adds $25 billion as it recognizes growing world threats. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-senate-steps-up-on-defense-national-security-0a0f3a9e

Pushing Unions on a Federal Contractor

Wall Street Journal HHS Secretary Becerra wants to force a ‘labor harmony’ rule on Medicare call centers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pushing-unions-on-a-federal-contractor-medicare-call-center-834cfade

Is Business Really ‘Part of the Problem’?

Wall Street Journal Montana Sen. Jon Tester thinks the success of his Republican opponent Tim Sheehy is disqualifying. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jon-tester-tim-sheehy-bridger-aerospace-montana-senate-election-83ebfe50

We’re Carrying Too Much Water

Wall Street Journal My daughter came home from grad school with 11 reusable bottles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/were-carrying-too-much-water-ea19ed56

Why I Skipped College to Be an HVAC Tech

Wall Street Journal I’m thinking about a mortgage rather than student loans. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-i-skipped-college-to-be-an-hvac-tech-99b474c5

Is This Time Different in Argentina?

Wall Street Journal President Milei is doing what his predecessors tried. Peronists can undo it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-this-time-different-in-argentina-milei-29095d99