Letters: ‘The Deck Is Heavily Stacked Against Low-Income Students’
Readers discuss the challenges faced by students at elite universities who don’t come from a wealthy background.
The Conversation
Letters: ‘First Rule of Wite-Out. Don’t Talk About Wite-Out.’
Readers respond to David A. Graham’s question “Who still buys Wite-Out, and why?”
A Veteran’s Message to Congress: ‘I Am Not Honored. I Am Disgusted.’
“If Senators Paul and Udall really want to honor our service members, here are a few things they could do with that money instead.”
Letters: The Growing Recycling Crisis
Readers share their thoughts on how to improve recycling processes in the United States.
Letters: ‘I Have Not Fallen Out of Love With My Cabbage’
Readers share what they eat for lunch—and why.
Letter: Is ‘The Geography of Partisan Prejudice’ Knowable?
A reader questions the methodology behind The Atlantic’s guide to the most—and least—politically open-minded counties in America.
Letter: ‘No Form of Buddhist Practice Is a Replacement for Professional Psychological Help’
A practicing Buddhist argues in favor of informed meditation.
Readers—And Former Staffers—Discuss Amy Klobuchar’s Behavior
“I think these actions are not ones to defend, but I also think it is unfair to speculate as to why she is so hard on her staff.”
Readers Reflect on Their Daily Plastic Consumption
“I’m hoping, sincerely, that what I’m doing is making a difference.”
Letters: Readers Discuss American Workism and Its Discontents
“My passions, such as they are, are not going to get me meaningful, fulfilling, or well-paid employment.”