Letter: The Census Citizenship Question Is a ‘Nonissue’
An interviewer for the U.S. Census Bureau explains that citizenship information is already available through the American Community Survey.
The Conversation
Letters: ‘My Heart Broke When I Found Out Notre-Dame Was Burning’
Readers lament the damage sustained by the cathedral—and discuss its rebuilding.
Atlantic Readers on Reading (and Rereading) Slaughterhouse-Five
“If you are troubled by your life, your relationships, politics, cruelty in the world, turning 50, global warming, that’s why you need to read this book.”
Letters: ‘You Should See What He’s Done to Satire’
Readers debate whether President Trump has rendered fiction redundant.
Readers Respond to Caitlin Flanagan’s Argument on the College-Admissions Scandal
“Her conclusion at the end that the traditional donations … actually does significant good for underprivileged students is questionable at best and likely closer to flat out false.”
Letters: Progressive Policy Proposals ‘Are Not Far Left; They Are Dead Center’
Readers react to Peter Wehner’s argument that the Democratic Party is radicalizing.
Letters: ‘Who Does Homework Work for?’
Readers consider whether after-school assignments are worthwhile for students.
Letter: The Trouble With Staying Silent on Ideological Extremism
A commentator argues for a thorough probe of the ideological spectrum of Islamophobia.
Readers Discuss Extreme Drug Prices—And What to Do About Them
“The public should receive a cut of any drug profits, just as any other investor might.”
Readers Remember W. S. Merwin
“His writing inspired me to continue writing poetry as well, mostly for my own sanity.”