Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘The Blood Quilt’ Review: A Patchwork Family Drama

Wall Street Journal Katori Hall’s play at Lincoln Center observes four daughters as they gather on an island off the coast of Georgia in the wake of their mother’s death. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-blood-quilt-review-a-patchwork-family-drama-36a62b42

A Short Lesson in Drug Competition

Wall Street Journal Calling RFK Jr.: See the new treatment that will break a Pfizer monopoly on a drug for heart disease. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-short-lesson-in-drug-competition-c759d1c6

The Court Case About Who Funds CAIR

Wall Street Journal A federal magistrate says the anti-Israel nonprofit must hand over donor information. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-court-case-about-who-funds-cair-180926ac

Trump Has His Cabinet Picks. Now It’s Time to Pick Their Deputies

Wall Street Journal The No. 2 at a department or agency can be as important as the No. 1. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-has-his-nominees-now-its-time-to-pick-their-deputies-cabinet-appointments-56fb3987

Eric Adams’s Plea to Democrats

Wall Street Journal New York’s mayor urges his party to address public safety and immigration. https://www.wsj.com/articles/eric-adamss-plea-to-democrats-new-york-indictment-30df53a2

Remember to Whom Thanks Is Given

Wall Street Journal Along with the turkey and football, send some gratitude in God’s direction. https://www.wsj.com/articles/remember-to-whom-thanks-is-given-thanksgiving-history-faith-944922a5

Jay Bhattacharya Can Bring Science Back To NIH

Wall Street Journal The agency has created career pathways built on race rather than merit. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bhattacharya-can-bring-science-back-to-nih-health-medicine-8b97e25e

America Has Much to Be Thankful For

Wall Street Journal We are a great democratic republic, we have been through a lot, and we are still the hope of the world. https://www.wsj.com/articles/america-has-much-to-be-thankful-for-452806fb

Trump’s Cabinet Picks: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Wall Street Journal The President-elect’s appointments signal a plan to disrupt Washington. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-cabinet-picks-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-8db8a81a

‘Operation Thanksgiving Blessings’

Wall Street Journal There’s a feast scheduled in western North Carolina. https://www.wsj.com/articles/operation-thanksgiving-blessings-1636cf87