Foreign desk: Let Israel Fight
Concerns have been raised about the potential for a full-scale war between Israel and Iran. According to The Free Press’s Eli Lake, the Biden administration’s approach of supporting Israel defensively while also restraining its offensive actions may have contributed to further Iranian escalation. Lake suggests that giving Israel more freedom to act could help defuse the situation and address the root cause of regional instability, the Iranian regime.
Israel has demonstrated its capabilities in various conflicts in the region, but having the support of its chief ally, the United States, could enhance its effectiveness. Lake argues that President Biden should consider providing Israel with more support in order to achieve a successful outcome.
Conservative: Kam’s ‘Going To Do’ Problem
The Federalist’s Kylee Griswold questions Vice President Kamala Harris’s actions in addressing the challenges faced by Americans. Griswold criticizes Harris for her promises of future actions while not effectively addressing current issues. The article highlights Harris’s past actions and the need to hold politicians accountable for their track record.
Griswold emphasizes the importance of assessing politicians based on their past actions rather than their promises for the future.
Crime blotter: Deceptive FBI Crime Stats
Merrill Matthews at The Hill questions the reliability of recent FBI reports on declining violent crime rates. The article suggests that the data may not accurately reflect the true state of crime, particularly in urban areas where violent crime is on the rise. Matthews highlights concerns about the impact of progressive policies on crime rates and public safety.
The article raises doubts about the accuracy of FBI crime statistics and suggests that urban crime is increasing due to certain policy decisions.
Libertarian: A Sad ‘Cancel Culture’ Win
Reason’s Robby Soave criticizes the decision to fire Corey DeAngelis from the American Federation for Children based on his past involvement in a gay porn film. Soave argues that this is a clear example of cancel culture and unfair treatment of an individual based on unrelated past actions. The article stresses the importance of separating personal history from professional work.
Soave challenges the notion that advocating for school choice is incompatible with personal choices made in the past, emphasizing the need to distinguish between personal and professional conduct.
Labor beat: Harris’ Union Giveaway
The Wall Street Journal’s Jason L. Riley criticizes Kamala Harris’s approach to promoting good-paying jobs through apprenticeships, particularly focusing on unions in the building trades. Riley questions Harris’s decision to prioritize union-controlled apprenticeships over other forms of training programs. The article highlights the impact of political decisions on workforce development and job creation.
Riley contrasts Harris’s approach with previous efforts to expand training programs beyond union control, suggesting that limiting options to union involvement may hinder broader workforce development.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
