Opinions – Page 350 – Prologue Journal

Adults on the GOP Debate Stage

Wall Street Journal Nikki Haley and Mike Pence gave creditable performances. Vivek Ramaswamy didn’t. https://www.wsj.com/articles/adults-on-the-gop-debate-stage-election-politics-debate-gop-ramaswamy-haley-pence-c37d985a

A Christian Approach to Treating Fentanyl Addiction

Wall Street Journal A California rescue mission rehabilitates people through love of God and fellowship. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-christian-approach-to-treating-addiction-san-fran-california-boston-christ-3521ea0a

Did the Republican Debate Turn Anyone Up?

Wall Street Journal Americans keep hoping against hope that someone other than Trump and Biden will be on the ballot. https://www.wsj.com/articles/did-the-republican-debate-turn-anyone-up-politics-election-race-2024-candidates-voters-gop-3d5fb8a5

The Fed’s Pro-Inflation Critics Are Off Target

Wall Street Journal Economists who want the target to rise to 3% ignore the harm it would do on Wall and Main streets. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-feds-pro-inflation-critics-are-off-target-2-percent-productivity-804e6446

A Very Good Republican Presidential Debate

Wall Street Journal Without Trump, the candidates could fight about their policies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gop-presidential-debate-republicans-donald-trump-ron-desantis-chris-christie-nikki-haley-a24af59d

The Supreme Court’s Janus v. Afscme Sequel?

Wall Street Journal Alaska asks the Justices to vindicate a ruling on compelled union speech. https://www.wsj.com/articles/alaska-supreme-court-petition-janus-compelled-speech-unions-alaska-state-employees-association-58a34a4f

Trump Courts a Global Trade War

Wall Street Journal He promises a new 10% border tax on anything made abroad. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-10-percent-tariffs-trade-war-benjamin-harrison-69ba4c2a

Retailers ‘Shrink’ From Plain Talk About Theft

Wall Street Journal The industry euphemism for theft disguises the rising cost of crime. https://www.wsj.com/articles/retail-theft-dicks-sporting-goods-foot-locker-lauren-hobart-corporate-executives-b6e2d009

Putin, Prigozhin and Western Illusions

Wall Street Journal The Wagner Group leader was Vladimir Putin’s most dangerous rival. https://www.wsj.com/articles/yevgeny-prigozhin-plane-crash-vladimir-putin-russia-wagner-group-415ea0d4

Is Disparate-Impact Theory Constitutional?

Wall Street Journal Louisiana v. EPA could eventually reduce the number of jobs requiring college degrees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-disparate-impact-theory-constitutional-equal-protection-degrees-harvard-b5ea1afa