NYT Says Protests in France Undermine Macron's Efforts to Give More Money to the Rich

Okay, that's not exactly what it said. Instead the headline of an article on the protests in France told readers "Unrest in France hinders Macron’s push to revive economy."

The policies in question include ending a wealth tax on the rich, cutting retirees' Social Security benefits, and a series of measures designed to reduce the power of unions. While it is possible that Macron has taken these steps because he really does believe that this is the best way to boost economic growth, it is also...