Opinions – Page 434 – Prologue Journal

The Post-Pandemic Murder Wave Is Cresting

Wall Street Journal Violent crime in general declined in 2020 and 2021 as a social epidemic ravaged young black men. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-post-pandemic-murder-wave-is-cresting-violent-crime-police-data-murder-110cee6c

Got Insurance? You May Be on Medicaid Too

Wall Street Journal Thanks to pandemic-era policies, taxpayers foot the bill for some five million people who have enrolled in employer plans. https://www.wsj.com/articles/insurance-medicaid-too-welfare-coverage-pandemic-covid-funding-ineligible-emergency-2891ff15

Biden’s New Approach to the Middle East

Wall Street Journal As Iran balks, Israel and Saudi Arabia are now seen as crucial to U.S. global strategy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-new-approach-to-the-middle-east-peace-deal-diplomacy-israel-nuclear-febe72d7

No Catholics Need Adopt

Wall Street Journal A Massachusetts couple is denied a foster child because of religious views. https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-catholics-need-adopt-massachusetts-foster-care-family-children-marriage-obergefell-df672535

I’ll Pass on the Student-Loan Relief

Wall Street Journal My employer is suing to stop Biden’s lawless action, and I’m glad. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ill-pass-on-the-student-loan-relief-college-students-biden-repayment-constitution-171ee35a

Another Progressive Double Standard

Wall Street Journal Chicago threatens to defile Jane Byrne Park. https://www.wsj.com/articles/another-progressive-double-standard-15f87fab

Can Japan and South Korea Unite to Face the Chinese Threat?

Wall Street Journal They’re America’s most important allies in Asia, and bad blood between them goes back centuries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-south-korea-unite-chinese-threat-camp-david-emanuel-comfort-women-indo-pacific-nuclear-beijing-1770e116

The Congressional Budget Wars Are Coming Back

Wall Street Journal This time it’s Republican vs. Republican. McCarthy will struggle to avoid a government shutdown. https://www.wsj.com/articles/congressional-budget-wars-freedom-caucus-mccarthy-house-speaker-appropriations-gov-shutdown-deficit-debt-inflation-47eb27e3

The Biden-Iran Hostage Deal

Wall Street Journal The U.S. is poised to hand over a $6 billion ransom for five Americans. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-biden-iran-hostage-deal-house-arrest-middle-east-jail-sanctions-evin-prison-3d736837

Covid Lockdowns and Cancer

Wall Street Journal Late diagnosis and delayed care have led to more stage 4 disease. https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-lockdowns-and-cancer-8c9a73f