Opinions – Page 255 – Prologue Journal

A Dictator Can’t Bring Peace to Gaza

Wall Street Journal Western and Arab nations need to take control and develop civil society before elections can take place. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-dictator-cant-bring-peace-to-gaza-day-after-hamas-war-37d2e038

Biden Tempts Judicial Fate With ‘Whole of Government’ Plans

Wall Street Journal Without congressional approval, many of the administration’s efforts violate the law. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-tempts-judicial-fate-with-whole-of-government-plans-2a1ad927

Thoughts and Predictions for 2024

Wall Street Journal Students discuss what they expect to happen in the coming year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/thoughts-and-predictions-for-2024-presidential-race-war-religion-meaning-polarization-5e88493f

President Claudine Gay Falls at Harvard

Wall Street Journal Her resignation offers a chance for an educational reset. https://www.wsj.com/articles/claudine-gay-resigns-harvard-israel-hamas-gaza-33aa5c8f

Saudi Arabia Stumbles Over BRICS

Wall Street Journal Why would the Kingdom join a bloc of nations hostile to the U.S.? https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-brics-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-israel-china-russia-25b511d7

Israel’s Supreme Court Divides and Rules

Wall Street Journal No time like a war to grab new powers and reignite old arguments. https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-supreme-court-judicial-reform-benjamin-netanyahu-2f565c4f

Another California Gift to Texas

Wall Street Journal Chevron explains to Sacramento why the state is losing jobs and investment. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chevron-assets-writedown-california-regulation-0b0bdac0

I’ll Cheer as They Cashier the Self-Checkout Device

Wall Street Journal The glitchy and idiosyncratic machines cause too much retail drama. Good riddance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ill-cheer-as-they-cashier-the-self-checkout-device-booths-england-53be9e88

No Shortcuts on Nuclear Deterrence

Wall Street Journal Handling both Russia and China is a major challenge for the U.S. but targeting cities isn’t the solution. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-shortcuts-on-nuclear-deterrence-china-russia-cities-76806d1c

No, the Criminal-Justice System Isn’t Racist

Wall Street Journal Another academic paper finds scant support for the theory that bias causes incarceration disparities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-the-criminal-justice-system-isnt-racist-new-study-43301ec8