Prologue Journal

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

Trump Can Pull the Plug on EV Mandates

Wall Street Journal Withdraw from emissions standards and California policies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-can-pull-the-plug-on-ev-mandates-emissions-standards-policy-california-0c197138

The Jews Are the World’s Foster Children

Wall Street Journal The liberal strategy has been one of cooperative passivity. But maybe the time has come to grow up. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-jews-are-the-worlds-foster-children-history-politics-23e4158b

Merry Bomb-Free Christmas

Wall Street Journal Some in the world are fighting for their religion while others are fleeing from it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/merry-bomb-free-christmas-religion-persecution-world-76e2b5c5

Will Trump Invade Panama?

Wall Street Journal The President-elect threatens to retake the canal, but how? https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-panama-canal-shipping-china-jose-raul-mulino-8e7729da

Biden’s Legacy Will Be His Mental Decline

Wall Street Journal When does partisan allegiance become elder abuse? https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-legacy-will-be-his-mental-decline-coverup-capacity-white-house-staff-148b0757

Our Favorite Things About Christmas

Wall Street Journal Students discuss their cherished holiday moments. https://www.wsj.com/articles/our-favorite-things-about-christmas-holiday-lifestyle-culture-394cade7

If Trump Misreads His Mandate

Wall Street Journal His presidency can succeed if he recognizes why voters sent him back to the White House and doesn’t overplay his hand. https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-trump-misreads-his-mandate-inflation-tariffs-polling-05c09990

A Fortnight of Joy

Wall Street Journal ‘Tis the season for appreciating neighbors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-fortnight-of-joy-4550729b

Reading the Matt Gaetz Ethics Report

Wall Street Journal By blocking him as AG, Senators helped the country—and Trump. https://www.wsj.com/articles/matt-gaetz-house-ethics-report-republican-senators-donald-trump-baec78fd

Biden’s Prisoners of (His) Conscience

Wall Street Journal Meet Jorge Avila-Torrez, the child killer the President has spared from death row. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-commutes-death-sentences-jorge-avila-torrez-anthony-battle-laura-hobbs-krystal-tobias-8ebc4e4f