Opinions – Page 83 – Prologue Journal

Israel Stymies Hezbollah’s Attack

Wall Street Journal The IDF’s success in pre-empting a larger attack, and the terrorists’ failed response, limited the escalation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-stymies-hezbollahs-attack-hamas-oct-7-cease-fire-338774e8

The Surveillance and Exchange Commission

Wall Street Journal The agency imposes $393 million in fines against firms for failing to track the personal phones of its employees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gary-gensler-securities-and-exchange-commission-regulation-firms-traders-personal-phones-3d703ca6

It’s Time to Short AMLO’s Mexico

Wall Street Journal The deficit has swelled, the peso is weaker, and the rule of law is on the ropes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-time-to-short-amlos-mexico-constitutional-reform-deficit-peso-rule-of-law-6a94eee3

Stop. Think. Then Speak

Wall Street Journal I’ve put my foot in my mouth so often I’ve considered wearing edible socks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/stop-think-then-speak-lifestyle-advice-politics-fumble-gaffe-f0cba0dc

Harris and Schumer Target the Supreme Court

Wall Street Journal Democrats make clear that if they win, they’ll push measures to destroy the judiciary’s independence. https://www.wsj.com/articles/harris-and-schumer-target-supreme-court-2024-election-destroy-judicial-independence-3ca50d5b

Housing Is the Sleeper Issue of the 2024 Campaign

Wall Street Journal Harris promises to double down on Biden policies that have made it more expensive to buy a home. https://www.wsj.com/articles/housing-is-the-sleeper-issue-of-the-2024-campaign-harris-doubles-down-inflationary-4d130361

AAUP Throws In With Campus Antisemites

Wall Street Journal The group reverses its 2006 position against academy boycotts. https://www.wsj.com/articles/aaup-throws-in-with-campus-antisemites-academic-boycotts-israel-35f5b3b3

Kamala Harris’s ‘Joyful’ War on Entrepreneurs

Wall Street Journal When Democrats talk about boosting the middle class, what they mean is government employees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-kamala-economy-theres-no-joy-for-entrepreneurs-class-warfare-2024-election-088896cf

RFK Jr.’s Double-Edged Trump Endorsement

Wall Street Journal The Kennedy scion could help Trump in battleground states, but he’d be a nightmare in government. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rfk-jr-endorses-donald-trump-2024-nicole-shanahan-kamala-harris-715235a1

The Senate Stakes on the Filibuster

Wall Street Journal Chuck Schumer says he’ll kill the 60-vote rule if Democrats control the Senate, and Kamala Harris implies that she’s on board. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chuck-schumer-senate-filibuster-kamala-harris-democrats-8ded2e7e