Opinions – Page 284 – Prologue Journal

Au Revoir, Au Pairs

Wall Street Journal The State Department has proposed new rules that would make hiring them untenable. https://www.wsj.com/articles/au-revoir-au-pairs-refugee-immigration-policy-biden-rule-6971aaa9

The Biden Energy Slush Fund

Wall Street Journal A $400 billion pile of cash dwarfing most private green investment vehicles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-biden-energy-slush-fund-climate-spending-government-loans-c4eca56b

Why the Jewish Way of Living Matters

Wall Street Journal Since living here, I’ve come to think of Israel as the moral capital of the West. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-jewish-way-of-living-matters-israel-hamas-war-west-civilization-55a4265f

Inflation Is Still on the Menu

Wall Street Journal Think prices have gone down? Try eating at a restaurant. https://www.wsj.com/articles/inflation-is-still-on-the-menu-high-food-prices-labor-costs-economy-7c76e9ed

We Can’t Return to a Pre-9/11 Mindset on Foreign Surveillance

Wall Street Journal FISA’s Section 702 allows the government to consult lawfully gathered intel on critical threats. https://www.wsj.com/articles/we-cant-return-to-a-pre-9-11-mindset-on-foreign-surveillance-fisa-court-congress-93be133b

We Should All Give Thanks for Taylor Swift

Wall Street Journal She brings joy, jobs and happy feet everywhere she goes. She’s the best thing happening in America. https://www.wsj.com/articles/we-should-all-give-thanks-for-taylor-swift-time-person-of-the-year-48d3b85a

The British Tories’ Desperation Budget

Wall Street Journal The party belatedly realizes high taxes weigh on economic growth. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-budget-rishi-sunak-jeremy-hunt-tories-economy-6f4fb9c7

Dollarization Is About Who Pays to Clean Up Argentina’s Mess

Wall Street Journal Greece’s experience with the discipline of the euro shows why Milei’s plan might appeal to voters. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dollarization-is-about-who-pays-to-clean-up-argentinas-mess-milei-greece-4971cd94

The Hostage Deal Means Israel Is Fighting the Clock

Wall Street Journal With a short cease-fire in place, Hamas has seized control of the war’s timetable. https://www.wsj.com/articles/now-israel-is-fighting-the-clock-ceasefire-war-gaza-5b7d51eb

‘The Old Broken Links of Affection Restored’

Wall Street Journal Counting the blessings of the great American holiday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-old-broken-links-of-affection-restored-41b1616c