Opinions – Page 286 – Prologue Journal

War, women, school, real estate: Why Israel’s economy is failing and how to fix it

Jerusalem Post The Israeli economy is in shambles; long school days, Palestinians forbidden to work, and lack of enthusiasm to invest in real estate contribute to the crisis https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-788761

Protectionism Kills U.S. Merchant Shipping

Wall Street Journal Competition can revive an industry stuck in the 18th century. https://www.wsj.com/articles/protectionism-kills-u-s-merchant-shipping-tariffs-international-trade-manufacturing-4b39afa0

New York’s Gerrymander Hijacking

Wall Street Journal Democrats in Albany kill a bipartisan redistricting commission’s map to try to wring out more safe Democratic House seats. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-u-s-house-district-map-gerrymander-democrats-hakeem-jeffries-f7e22e32

House Backbenchers to Ukraine’s Rescue

Wall Street Journal A bipartisan group offers an alternative bill to force a floor vote. https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-ukraine-bill-mike-johnson-defense-border-77e98d81

The FTC’s Grocery Gift to Walmart and Amazon

Wall Street Journal Chair Lina Khan won’t let Kroger and Albertsons merge to become more competitive. https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-trade-commission-challenges-kroger-albertsons-merger-lina-khan-supermarkets-walmart-amazon-1752aa47

Will Dearborn, Mich., Determine U.S. Israel Policy?

Wall Street Journal The pro-Palestinian Democratic left wants to force Biden to stop the war in Gaza against Hamas. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-michigan-primary-rashida-tlaib-dearborn-israel-hamas-gaza-548a3fd3

Who’s the RINO Now?

Wall Street Journal Trump has redefined the term to mean someone who isn’t loyal enough to him. https://www.wsj.com/articles/whos-the-rino-now-republican-in-name-only-trump-haley-primary-15e8eea2

Germany Should Have Listened to Trump

Wall Street Journal He was right about Berlin’s self-defense and risky energy dependence on Russia. https://www.wsj.com/articles/germany-should-have-listened-to-trump-defense-energy-dependence-economy-6b886576

The Day Our Tesla Deflated

Wall Street Journal We mapped out all the charging stations, but the car didn’t come with a spare tire. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-day-our-tesla-deflated-california-charging-station-ev-flat-tire-family-road-trip-9d8966b1

Will Haley’s Voters Save the Day for Biden? Don’t Bet on It

Wall Street Journal Most of them will end up backing Trump, especially after almost four years of the alternative. https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-haleys-voters-save-the-day-for-biden-dont-bet-on-it-2024-presidential-election-3aea46d6