Opinions – Page 378 – Prologue Journal

Empty Government Buildings Galore

Wall Street Journal Not one major federal agency has in-office attendance above 50%. https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-government-buildings-empty-gao-report-office-space-remote-work-96e3c44a

Affirmative Action Bred Hypocrisy and Victimhood

Wall Street Journal The Supreme Court’s decision gives conservatives an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to merit. https://www.wsj.com/articles/affirmative-action-bred-hypocrisy-and-victimhood-merit-college-admissions-equality-82a8919c

Old-Fashioned Conservatism Stirs in Spain

Wall Street Journal The center-right Popular Party offers an agenda for growth and a one-nation cultural message. https://www.wsj.com/articles/old-fashioned-conservatism-stirs-in-spain-free-market-popular-party-vox-c3dca915

Gender Ideology Isn’t Kids’ Stuff

Wall Street Journal Psychologically and emotionally, most aren’t ready for it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sexual-ideology-identity-trans-gender-school-dysphoria-puberty-blocker-parent-rights-seattle-new-jersey-florida-nea-777ffa84

‘No Labels’ Equals Trump?

Wall Street Journal A third party calling itself an ‘insurance policy’ won’t exactly stir voter passions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-labels-equals-trump-manchin-lieberman-2024-election-biden-rematch-55feda8e

China’s Economy Hits the Skids

Wall Street Journal What happens next isn’t clear but the era of torrid growth is likely over. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-economy-hits-the-skids-slow-growth-real-estate-trade-peace-us-unemployment-5b38d155

The Economists Who’d Rather Be Influencers

Wall Street Journal Academics have an incentive to pander to the mainstream media’s liberal tilt. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-economists-whod-rather-be-influencers-social-science-data-errors-mobility-3be7d70d

How to Think About ‘Bidenomics’

Wall Street Journal Don’t ask if the economy’s stronger than it was four years ago. Will it be stronger in 2033 than it is today? https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-think-about-bidenomics-inflation-unemployment-industrial-policy-long-term-735d33a5

Time for a paradigm shift: Holistic approach to oil, gas, green energy – opinion

Jerusalem Post A combination of renewables, oil and gas, nuclear energy, carbon storage, hydrogen, and other sustainable energy sources is necessary to meet the world’s energy needs. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-750278

A Mineral Strategy for American Security

Wall Street Journal The U.S. can prevent China from dominating the world’s supply of critical elements, but only if we get moving. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-mineral-strategy-for-american-security-permitting-reform-oklahoma-china-8cb213f0