Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Merry Bomb-Free Christmas

Wall Street Journal Some in the world are fighting for their religion while others are fleeing from it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/merry-bomb-free-christmas-religion-persecution-world-76e2b5c5

Will Trump Invade Panama?

Wall Street Journal The President-elect threatens to retake the canal, but how? https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-panama-canal-shipping-china-jose-raul-mulino-8e7729da

Biden’s Legacy Will Be His Mental Decline

Wall Street Journal When does partisan allegiance become elder abuse? https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-legacy-will-be-his-mental-decline-coverup-capacity-white-house-staff-148b0757

Our Favorite Things About Christmas

Wall Street Journal Students discuss their cherished holiday moments. https://www.wsj.com/articles/our-favorite-things-about-christmas-holiday-lifestyle-culture-394cade7

Wall Street Journal His presidency can succeed if he recognizes why voters sent him back to the White House and doesn’t overplay his hand. https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-trump-misreads-his-mandate-inflation-tariffs-polling-05c09990

A Fortnight of Joy

Wall Street Journal ‘Tis the season for appreciating neighbors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-fortnight-of-joy-4550729b

Reading the Matt Gaetz Ethics Report

Wall Street Journal By blocking him as AG, Senators helped the country—and Trump. https://www.wsj.com/articles/matt-gaetz-house-ethics-report-republican-senators-donald-trump-baec78fd

Biden’s Prisoners of (His) Conscience

Wall Street Journal Meet Jorge Avila-Torrez, the child killer the President has spared from death row. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-commutes-death-sentences-jorge-avila-torrez-anthony-battle-laura-hobbs-krystal-tobias-8ebc4e4f

U.S. Life Expectancy Turns Back Up

Wall Street Journal As Covid deaths fall, the expected average lifespan rises to 78.4 years. https://www.wsj.com/articles/cdc-u-s-life-expectancy-rises-covid-mortality-chronic-illness-drugs-pharma-e2f03030

In Hoc Anno Domini

Wall Street Journal This editorial by Vermont Royster has been published annually since 1949. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-hoc-anno-domini-vermont-royster-christmas-947b76de