Letters

Have Gay Rights Gone Too Far, or Not Far Enough?

Readers offer strong, sharply varied responses to Andrew Sullivan’s guest essay.

A Shock in New York’s Mayoral Primary

Reaction to Zohran Mamdani’s upset of Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for...

Takeaways From the U.S. Attack on Iran

Readers weigh in on the legality and morality of President Trump’s decision to b...

A Daunting Task for Democrats

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks about the Democratic Party. Also: A ...

The Undermining of Science in America

Readers respond to articles about the Trump administration’s assault on science....

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Countering ‘Psychic Numbing’ in the Trump Era

Countering ‘Psychic Numbing’ in the Trump Era

The psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton and other readers reflect on the troubling ti...

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A Beloved Immigrant’s Arrest in a Pro-Trump Town

A Beloved Immigrant’s Arrest in a Pro-Trump Town

Responses to the story of Carol, an immigrant arrested in a conservative Missour...

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Women’s Tales of Tables for One

Women’s Tales of Tables for One

Readers respond to a guest essay about women who dine alone. Also: A lawyer writ...

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The Republican Bill: Costs and Doubts

The Republican Bill: Costs and Doubts

Readers respond to articles about the G.O.P. bill and some House Republicans’ re...

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The Fireworks Between Trump and Musk

The Fireworks Between Trump and Musk

Readers discuss the public feud between the president and his onetime ally. Also...

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Anger Over the Destruction of American Values

Anger Over the Destruction of American Values

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks about the betrayal of the moral foun...

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Are Millennials ‘Childless’ or ‘Child Free’?

Are Millennials ‘Childless’ or ‘Child Free’?

Readers respond to a guest essay by Michal Leibowitz. Also: Is America no longer...

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The Confrontation in Los Angeles

The Confrontation in Los Angeles

Readers respond to the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troop...

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Let Us Praise Teachers, Not Devalue Them

Let Us Praise Teachers, Not Devalue Them

Readers respond to a guest essay about the essential role of teachers. Also: Sta...

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In Retirement: Blessings and Challenges

In Retirement: Blessings and Challenges

Readers respond to an article about staying mentally sharp in retirement.

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Trump’s Tariffs: Anxiety and Assent

Trump’s Tariffs: Anxiety and Assent

Readers react to news of the president’s move to reshape global trade.

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