Barbara Barran News Today

Responses to the college presidents’ comments at a House hearing. Also: Rape of Israeli women; Norman Lear and Archie Bunker; air traffic controllers; failure in Darfur.

Readers react to a guest essay by a school official. Also: Nancy Pelosi; censorship by China; A.I.-generated college essays; easing anxiety.

Readers criticize the legislature for expelling two Black Democrats for their protest over the Nashville shooting. Also: Clarence Thomas; inflation; neckties.

Readers react to President Biden’s speech and the Republican heckling. Also: A national police commission; knitting and politics; the secret donor.

Readers react to news of a leaked draft indicating a likely overturning of the landmark abortion rights decision.

Peters Township, Pa.: As a member of the Jewish community, I thank God that the hostages taken at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Tex., were released and the terrorist who held them captive killed in a brilliant operation carried out by law enforcement. We cannot thank them enough for the skill and bravery they displayed and I hope that the nation will have the opportunity to recognize and honor them in a meaningful way.

The voting rights bill and the filibuster. Also: A Supreme Court ruling; President Biden and Ukraine; Medicare and Covid tests; an American paradox.