Opinions – Page 256 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine May Have to Accept a Cease-Fire

Wall Street Journal The good news is it would open the door to eventual EU and NATO membership. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-may-have-to-accept-a-cease-fire-putin-orban-congress-aid-89f9932a

Trump vs. the Woke: Let the People Decide

Wall Street Journal Both might be disqualified as a threat to democracy. Leaving it up to the voters seems the only option. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-vs-the-woke-let-the-people-decide-if-he-is-on-the-ballot-maine-colorado-dcaf41ce

Tariffs and the Common Man

Wall Street Journal Protectionism is sold as good for workers, but the overwhelming evidence is the opposite. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tariffs-and-the-common-man-protectionism-09b30582

Double Dipping in Opioid Lawsuits

Wall Street Journal OptumRx seeks to disqualify Motley Rice for a conflict of interest. https://www.wsj.com/articles/double-dipping-in-opioid-lawsuits-optumrx-motley-rice-6dab5dcb

The Military’s Phantom ‘Extremists’

Wall Street Journal An independent study puts to rest another false media narrative. https://www.wsj.com/articles/military-extremists-report-institute-for-defense-analyses-pentagon-lloyd-austin-97619f4d

Xi Jinping Says Happy New Year

Wall Street Journal China’s leader tries to influence Taiwan’s Jan. 13 election. https://www.wsj.com/articles/xi-jinping-says-happy-new-year-taiwan-election-bd8cf5a9

John Fetterman Plays Against Type

Wall Street Journal His emergence as a pro-Israel moderate hasn’t surprised Pennsylvania political observers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/john-fetterman-plays-against-type-pennsylvania-centrist-israel-border-security-c39d0a2d

Xenophobia Drives Foes of Nippon Steel’s Deal

Wall Street Journal The acquisition of U.S. Steel poses no threat to America’s economic or national security. https://www.wsj.com/articles/xenophobia-drives-foes-of-nippon-steels-deal-japan-national-security-union-cc7ad53a

The Welfare-Industrial Complex Is Booming

Wall Street Journal What’s driving American job growth? In progressive states, it’s government, social assistance and healthcare. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-welfare-industrial-complex-is-booming-3a7ad15c

The Lesson of 1975 for Today’s Pessimists

Wall Street Journal Things always seem dark and desperate before a new age of innovation kicks off. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lesson-of-1975-for-todays-pessimists-new-year-3349098e