Opinions – Page 242 – Prologue Journal

The Yen’s Plunge and Dollar Devaluation

Wall Street Journal As U.S. and Japanese monetary policies diverge, currency moves could spur damaging tariffs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/japanese-yen-falls-bank-of-japan-kazuo-ueda-monetary-policy-c9d68338

The Stakes at Columbia

Wall Street Journal At least some Democrats are beginning to see that the antisemitic campus protests may harm their election prospects. https://www.wsj.com/articles/columbia-palestine-protests-israel-minouche-shafik-democrats-0b973b88

Biden’s Plan for Unaffordable Housing

Wall Street Journal A new HUD energy rule will raise the cost of home construction when homes are already out of reach for many Americans.. https://www.wsj.com/articles/housing-and-urban-development-energy-rule-affordable-housing-8bab9d62

Columbia Elects an Israeli Student

Wall Street Journal Maya Platek calls for dialogue at a school overrun by an angry and defiant mob. https://www.wsj.com/articles/columbia-elects-an-israeli-student-5cd21cba

The Middle East Is a Trap for Joe Biden

Wall Street Journal He is caught between the national interest and the demands of his political base. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-middle-east-is-a-trap-for-joe-biden-66378a01

The Seven Wonders of Walnut Ridge

Wall Street Journal An Arkansas town revives a classic toy: the View-Master. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-seven-wonders-of-walnut-ridge-0d84c886

The Trump Trial, Columbia Anarchy—and Hope for New York

Wall Street Journal The view from Ninth Avenue is of a city that has gone crazy. But statewide there are signs of sanity. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-view-from-ninth-avenue-could-get-clearer-new-york-democrats-protests-c5172335

Watch Out for a Global Wealth Tax

Wall Street Journal Will Biden and Yellen buy into the G-20 proposal for a 2% tax on assets? https://www.wsj.com/articles/watch-out-for-a-global-wealth-tax-biden-yellen-g20-edad11a2

Richard Cordray Has No Regrets

Wall Street Journal The federal student aid chief leaves after an historic run of failure. https://www.wsj.com/articles/richard-cordray-has-no-regrets-education-department-student-aid-cancellation-237d90b0

Macron Wants to Get France Back to Work

Wall Street Journal The French President’s next reform will be reducing the incentive to live off the state. https://www.wsj.com/articles/macron-wants-to-get-france-back-to-work-unemployment-welfare-reform-dcc6a47c