Opinions – Page 326 – Prologue Journal

Thoughts and Predictions for 2024

Wall Street Journal Students discuss what they expect to happen in the coming year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/thoughts-and-predictions-for-2024-presidential-race-war-religion-meaning-polarization-5e88493f

President Claudine Gay Falls at Harvard

Wall Street Journal Her resignation offers a chance for an educational reset. https://www.wsj.com/articles/claudine-gay-resigns-harvard-israel-hamas-gaza-33aa5c8f

Saudi Arabia Stumbles Over BRICS

Wall Street Journal Why would the Kingdom join a bloc of nations hostile to the U.S.? https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-brics-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-israel-china-russia-25b511d7

Israel’s Supreme Court Divides and Rules

Wall Street Journal No time like a war to grab new powers and reignite old arguments. https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-supreme-court-judicial-reform-benjamin-netanyahu-2f565c4f

Another California Gift to Texas

Wall Street Journal Chevron explains to Sacramento why the state is losing jobs and investment. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chevron-assets-writedown-california-regulation-0b0bdac0

I’ll Cheer as They Cashier the Self-Checkout Device

Wall Street Journal The glitchy and idiosyncratic machines cause too much retail drama. Good riddance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ill-cheer-as-they-cashier-the-self-checkout-device-booths-england-53be9e88

No Shortcuts on Nuclear Deterrence

Wall Street Journal Handling both Russia and China is a major challenge for the U.S. but targeting cities isn’t the solution. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-shortcuts-on-nuclear-deterrence-china-russia-cities-76806d1c

No, the Criminal-Justice System Isn’t Racist

Wall Street Journal Another academic paper finds scant support for the theory that bias causes incarceration disparities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-the-criminal-justice-system-isnt-racist-new-study-43301ec8

Ukraine May Have to Accept a Cease-Fire

Wall Street Journal The good news is it would open the door to eventual EU and NATO membership. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-may-have-to-accept-a-cease-fire-putin-orban-congress-aid-89f9932a

Trump vs. the Woke: Let the People Decide

Wall Street Journal Both might be disqualified as a threat to democracy. Leaving it up to the voters seems the only option. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-vs-the-woke-let-the-people-decide-if-he-is-on-the-ballot-maine-colorado-dcaf41ce