Opinions – Page 345 – Prologue Journal

The Peril of Abandoning Ukraine

Wall Street Journal If Congress forces Kyiv to accept a Russian victory, the result won’t be peace but a new war. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-peril-of-abandoning-ukraine-putin-war-military-spending-05cd4508

Harvard Bans ‘Cisheterosexism’ but Shrugs at Antisemitism

Wall Street Journal College presidents are directly responsible for the hatred that has flourished on campus since Oct. 7. https://www.wsj.com/articles/harvard-bans-cisheterosexism-but-shrugs-at-antisemitism-95a2c5d7

Jimmy Lai and the Assault on Press Freedom

Wall Street Journal A common thread ties his case to others in Russia, Iran and other tyrannical states. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jimmy-lai-and-the-assault-on-press-freedom-speech-journalism-russia-hong-kong-iran-f84a2a4d

Democrats’ Border Unreality

Wall Street Journal Republicans turn out to be serious about reforming asylum and parole rules. https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-border-unreality-congress-ukraine-israel-aid-mexico-migrants-30d38f4e

The Federal Reserve Has an $8 Trillion Secret

Wall Street Journal The balance sheet is one of the Fed’s most potent tools, but officials won’t say how they plan to use it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-federal-reserve-has-an-8-trillion-secret-balance-sheet-70d4d714

Hamas and the Lesson of Hanukkah

Wall Street Journal As in 167 B.C., Jews are discovering that passive assimilation isn’t an option. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hamas-and-the-lesson-of-hanukkah-gaza-war-israel-campus-antisemitism-808b81d7

The Yen of a Bad Era

Wall Street Journal The Bank of Japan signals positive rates finally are on the way, with uncertain financial implications as the yen rises. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-japan-negative-interest-rates-kazuo-ueda-ryozo-himino-4d74e9bf

The Rape of the Israeli Women

Wall Street Journal Hamas’s crimes on Oct. 7 were deliberate and systematic. Why has the left been disbelieving, silent or equivocal? https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-rape-of-the-israeli-women-october-7-hamas-gaza-progressives-c2a4cd38

Florida’s Shunning of Sociology Should Be A Wake-Up Call

Wall Street Journal The field has morphed from scientific study into academic advocacy for left-wing causes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/floridas-shunning-of-sociology-should-be-a-wake-up-call-curriculum-higher-education-politics-0fdbd542

Worker Shortage Eases a Little at Small Firms

Wall Street Journal The latest NFIB monthly survey finds fewer companies in need of new employees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/worker-shortage-eases-a-little-at-small-firms-9d80afad