Opinions – Page 318 – Prologue Journal

The Future Is Unpredictable Even When It’s Certain

Wall Street Journal You don’t know in advance what your parents’ death will be like. The same is true of this year’s election. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-future-is-unpredictable-even-when-its-certain-2024-political-cycle-71996049

‘The Israeli tech sector can deliver even at times of war’

Jerusalem Post Israel’s home front joined the war effort, as did banks, insurance companies, and the hi-tech sector, as well as commercial companies and government organizations. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-782294

Taiwan’s Victory for Democracy

Wall Street Journal The island nation’s voters show China what self-government looks like. https://www.wsj.com/articles/taiwans-victory-for-democracy-0594c04d

Biden Strikes the Houthis, at Last

Wall Street Journal It may take more than one military strike to restore U.S. deterrence. And Iran looms in the background. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-british-houthi-strikes-yemen-biden-administration-pentagon-057ef420

Is There a Constitutional Right to Vagrancy?

Wall Street Journal The Supreme Court will consider if cities can enforce public order. https://www.wsj.com/articles/city-of-grants-pass-oregon-v-johnson-supreme-court-vagrancy-laws-ninth-circuit-patrick-bumatay-c34822aa

Georgia’s School-Choice Mulligan

Wall Street Journal Gov. Brian Kemp is making an ESA bill that failed last year a 2024 priority. https://www.wsj.com/articles/georgia-school-choice-brian-kemp-education-savings-accounts-ee37600f

Jimmy Lai’s Offense: Tweets and Op-eds

Wall Street Journal The publisher is basically on trial for committing journalism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jimmy-lai-trial-hong-kong-china-journalism-463a045e

‘Madame de Pompadour’: François Boucher’s Portrait of Power

Wall Street Journal The lover of Louis XV pauses in thought amid a resplendent setting in a painting that testifies to her status as one of the 18th century’s supreme tastemakers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/madame-de-pompadour-francois-bouchers-portrait-of-power-a9724a0b

Davos Devotees Deindustrialize Europe

Wall Street Journal In the name of green utopia, political leaders are quietly killing vital energy-intensive industries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/davos-devotees-deindustrialize-europe-policy-energy-intensive-manufacturing-wef-4e78e385

Why No One Goes Out to Eat in D.C. Anymore

Wall Street Journal Misguided public policy has led to fear on the streets and surcharges on restaurant bills. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-no-one-goes-out-to-eat-in-d-c-anymore-fd01e31e