Opinions – Page 351 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine Renews Its Independence

Wall Street Journal Most politicians were children in 1991, but the war against Russia has created a new generation of patriots. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-renews-its-independence-kyiv-russia-war-invasion-constitution-patriots-weapons-defense-751d48ed

The Return of High Interest Rates

Wall Street Journal Do investors see faster growth ahead, or more spending and inflation? https://www.wsj.com/articles/return-of-high-interest-rates-central-banking-federal-reserve-u-s-economy-290da4d0

The Fate of America’s Afghan Partners

Wall Street Journal A U.N. report documents extrajudicial killings and torture by the Taliban. https://www.wsj.com/articles/united-nations-report-afghanistan-taliban-u-s-withdrawal-human-rights-115dcbe7

You’re Probably Saving Enough for Retirement

Wall Street Journal A new GAO report presents an unduly grim picture, and media sensationalism only makes it look worse. https://www.wsj.com/articles/youre-probably-saving-enough-for-retirement-savings-social-security-finance-taxes-5fd63332

There’s Still No Pilot at the FAA

Wall Street Journal The airways are a mess, but Biden hasn’t picked an able administrator. https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-aviation-administration-air-traffic-control-steve-dickson-billy-nolen-polly-trottenberg-ae13ed26

Trump and Election Denial

Wall Street Journal The collusion hoax, FBI meddling and ‘stop the steal’ are all the same sickness. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-and-election-denial-voters-collusion-fbi-race-voters-campaign-ballots-2024-2020-bf7740bf

Big Brother and the Digital Dollar

Wall Street Journal Ingemar Ståhl’s 1979 essay foresaw the threat of social credit and ‘debanking.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/big-brother-and-the-digital-dollar-cbdc-money-supply-dictators-7f166758

How Inflation Fuels Government Growth

Wall Street Journal High interest rates hit the private sector hard while leaving Washington free to spend more money. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-inflation-fuels-government-growth-unemployment-central-bank-private-sector-federal-reserve-4381785b

New York Came Back in the ’90s—Then It Fell Again

Wall Street Journal Strong leaders delivered safer streets and better schools. Their successors proved weak or worse. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-came-back-in-the-90sthen-it-fell-again-crime-violence-welfare-politics-leadership-dc387590

Washington Admits Fraudulent Accounting Again

Wall Street Journal CBO flags a $66 billion Beltway bamboozlement. https://www.wsj.com/articles/washington-admits-fraudulent-accounting-again-53587f09