All Readers Respond
We asked, you answered: How do you go green?Climate change can seem daunting, but it's still possible to take action. We asked how you address environmental concerns in your daily life.
Readers write: Seeing the futureLetters to the editor for the Jan. 27, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss science fiction writers’ predictions for the future.
Readers write: Christmas trees, gratitude, and moreLetters to the editor for the Jan. 20, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss what makes a Christmas celebration authentic, give gratitude, and more.
College debt is devastating grads. Read their stories to understand why.How will college debt affect you? Readers share a range of stories. Some left college debt-free, but others are still feeling its stifling effects.
Readers write: African literature, plastics factory, and moreLetters to the editor for the Jan. 13, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss African writers, plastics factories, leap year calculations, and more.
Readers write: Second Amendment, whistleblowing, and moreLetters to the editor for the Dec. 30, 2019 & Jan 6, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss whistleblowers, the Second Amendment, and more.
Readers write: Cost of war, military service, and turkey timeLetters to the editor for the Dec. 23, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss cover art, military service, and U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
Readers write: Subpar power plant, campaign rallies, and moreLetters to the editor for the Dec. 16, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the war in Afghanistan and Trump rallies.
Readers write: Magazine changes, the Second Amendment, and moreLetters to the editor for the Dec. 2, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the Monitor's crossword, the Second Amendment, and the rugby world cup.
Readers write: Favors for the president, and collective nounsLetters to the editor for the Dec. 9, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the impeachment proceedings and think up new collective nouns.
Readers write: The view from Russia, and wildfire seriesLetters to the editor for the Nov. 25, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss international media coverage and hearing from wildfire refugees.
Readers write: Eco-friendly choices, Estonia’s music, and moreLetters to the editor for the Nov. 18, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss solutions for climate change, the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, and more.
Readers write: “Mars or bust” comicReaders discussed our science comic “Mars or bust,” which laid out scientists’ methods for making the red planet a second home for humanity.
Readers write: A gun owner’s experience with the NRA, and moreAssault rifles, bump stocks, the Second Amendment, and more: Readers discuss their opinions on the NRA and the state of gun ownership in America.
Readers write: Eco-equine, consumer choices, and grandparents and child careHow much should grandparents help out with child care? Is eating meat ethical? Readers share their thoughts on these topics and more.
Readers write: At peace with semicolons, and rethinking ‘superpower’Melissa Mohr's column on semicolons helped a reader with his grammar troubles. Another wonders if economic growth brings ecological destruction.
Readers write: India’s growth, education and democracy, and fashion choicesWhy glorify buying ripped jeans? Readers wrote in to discuss this topic, as well as the importance of education and India’s economic growth.
Readers write: Language and science, readers’ recommendations, and generalizationsReaders discuss their experience with multilingualism, express gratitude for good book recommendations, and critique blanket statements in articles.
Readers write: Please and thank you, and objectivity in VenezuelaReaders shared their appreciation for Melissa Mohr’s column “In A Word.” Another questioned the objectivity of our coverage of Venezuela.
Readers write: Opioid abuse justice, kindness for refugees, and moreIn this week’s letters, readers share their thoughts on the opioid crisis and comment on the need for good news.
