Prologue Journal – Page 39233 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘Impossible Takes Longer’ Review: Israel Looks in the Mirror

Wall Street Journal An Israeli writer asks a fundamental question: 75 years after its creation, has the Jewish state fulfilled its founder’s dreams? https://www.wsj.com/articles/impossible-takes-longer-review-israel-looks-in-the-mirror-439435df

The Case for an Older Voting Age With Conditions

Wall Street Journal Young adults vote at very low rates, perhaps because we teach them to devalue civic participation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-case-for-an-older-voting-age-with-conditions-civic-duty-test-first-responder-military-patriotism-22211bfd

Why Are We Stricter With Tattoos Than Transgender Treatment?

Wall Street Journal Every state limits, and many prohibit outright, the permanent marking of children’s bodies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-are-we-stricter-with-tattoos-than-transgender-treatment-gender-affirming-ban-d5fbf8e5

Howard University’s criteria for Biden’s honorary degree draws mockery as mental fitness questioned

Fox News President Joe Biden was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Howard University on Saturday for his “analytical intellect” and “popularity on both sides” – claims mocked by conservatives on Twitter and contradicted by recent polls. Dr. Wayne Frederick, the president of Howard University, introduced Biden with high praise at the school’s 155th commencement…

Erdogan arrives in Istanbul from Ankara

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier in the day, Erdogan cast his vote in Istanbul and planned to stay in that city until the voting results are announced https://tass.com/world/1617353

In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties

New York Times Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/14/world/asia/thailand-election-results.html

Sor party candidate leading elections of Moldovan Gagauzia autonomy’s head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Party of Socialists, Eugenia Gutul was supported by 51% of voters whereas 49% voted for her rival, Grigori Uzun of the Party of Socialists https://tass.com/world/1617351

US unlikely to sanction South Africa in Russia weapons dispute

Jerusalem Post US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety said last week he was confident that a Russian ship had picked up weapons in South Africa in December. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743053

Discussions on Vilnius Summit and Ukraine intensified among NATO countries – Washington Post

Pravda Ukraine There is a consensus among the 31 NATO members that the Alliance will not grant Ukraine an official invitation to join the summit on 11-12 July, but there are differences of opinion among member countries on specific steps for Ukraine’s integration into NATO. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402174/

Paper forced to delete ‘woke’ spray tan article after learning it got duped

Fox News The Irish Times was forced to retract a story it ran that criticized Irish women for using fake tans after it learned the story was allegedly submitted by someone using artificial intelligence to write it. The May 11 op-ed, “Irish women’s obsession with fake tan is problematic,” argued that women who use fake…