Opinions – Page 273 – Prologue Journal

Democrats’ Border Unreality

Wall Street Journal Republicans turn out to be serious about reforming asylum and parole rules. https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-border-unreality-congress-ukraine-israel-aid-mexico-migrants-30d38f4e

The Federal Reserve Has an $8 Trillion Secret

Wall Street Journal The balance sheet is one of the Fed’s most potent tools, but officials won’t say how they plan to use it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-federal-reserve-has-an-8-trillion-secret-balance-sheet-70d4d714

Hamas and the Lesson of Hanukkah

Wall Street Journal As in 167 B.C., Jews are discovering that passive assimilation isn’t an option. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hamas-and-the-lesson-of-hanukkah-gaza-war-israel-campus-antisemitism-808b81d7

The Yen of a Bad Era

Wall Street Journal The Bank of Japan signals positive rates finally are on the way, with uncertain financial implications as the yen rises. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-japan-negative-interest-rates-kazuo-ueda-ryozo-himino-4d74e9bf

The Rape of the Israeli Women

Wall Street Journal Hamas’s crimes on Oct. 7 were deliberate and systematic. Why has the left been disbelieving, silent or equivocal? https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-rape-of-the-israeli-women-october-7-hamas-gaza-progressives-c2a4cd38

Florida’s Shunning of Sociology Should Be A Wake-Up Call

Wall Street Journal The field has morphed from scientific study into academic advocacy for left-wing causes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/floridas-shunning-of-sociology-should-be-a-wake-up-call-curriculum-higher-education-politics-0fdbd542

Worker Shortage Eases a Little at Small Firms

Wall Street Journal The latest NFIB monthly survey finds fewer companies in need of new employees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/worker-shortage-eases-a-little-at-small-firms-9d80afad

Joe Biden’s Ukraine Emergency

Wall Street Journal Will the President sacrifice aid to Kyiv to the Democratic Party’s immigration left? https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-aid-bill-border-security-immigration-senate-republicans-joe-biden-c633c8c1

Georgia’s Flat Tax Advances

Wall Street Journal Gov. Brian Kemp wants to accelerate a planned tax reform. https://www.wsj.com/articles/georgia-tax-cut-budget-surplus-brian-kemp-debdc61e

A Moot Supreme Court on ADA Lawsuits

Wall Street Journal Justice Thomas warns of docket manipulation as a big case goes nowhere. https://www.wsj.com/articles/acheson-hotels-v-laufer-supreme-court-deborah-laufer-americans-with-disabilities-act-332e2318