What Do You Think? Responses to Rights, Now (S/O’18): “The only two letters in the Nov/Dec issue commenting on the Cecile Richards piece (“Rights, Now,” Sept/Oct) were so hateful they made me cringe. Then it occurred to me that no one...”“You should have sent a more objective interviewer–this could have been written by the obnoxious self-aggrandizing Richards herself. You have graduates who are pro-life, and we do not appreciate being denigrated by...”“The worshipful tone of the piece on Cecile Richards (“Rights, Now,” September/October) was nauseating. Her lucrative career has presided over, literally, the slaughter of innocents–called “reproductive rights” to soften the harsh reality....” Read all Responses to On the Neural Frontier (S/O’18): “I was fascinated by your article on Brown’s extraordinary contributions to neurobiology (“On the Neural Frontier,” September/October). I wish some of those great minds could study the neurobiology and sociology of violence....” Read all In response to Crossing the Political Divide (S/O’18): “I’m pleased Brown professors and students want a politically balanced spectrum—four years of exposure to one-sided ideas does not advance critical thinking, or the ability to find common ground. I am active with the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, which promotes civility in political discourse. The first woman appointed to the Supreme Court, she brought differing viewpoints together. ” —Lee Berk '64 Phoenix Responses to Crossing the Political Divide (S/O’18): “I’m glad Brown students seek ideologically diverse ideas. Culture wars are great! A country that is truly free Has citizens who disagree. There isn’t any culture war In Orwell’s 1984. ”“There are some issues that can be discussed without rancor, but one cannot: Trump supporters must agree that their president is racist. It is heartbreaking to me that this is not brought...”“I’m pleased Brown professors and students want a politically balanced spectrum—four years of exposure to one-sided ideas does not advance critical thinking, or the ability to find common ground. I am active...”“I applaud Greer Brigham ’20 for forming SPEAK to “bring more ideologically diverse ideas to campus.” But establishing a goal of 30 percent conservative speakers seems far short--why not 50 percent? ” Read all Responses to Pot Policy Wonk (S/O’18): “I applaud Catherine Nacier (“Pot Policy Wonk,” September/October). Good work out there. California is ahead of the game in the legalization process and the Feds need to step up. ” Read all Responses to Learning How to Learn (S/O’18): “Thoroughly enjoyed the two long articles last issue–and that from a person whose favorite form of expression is the haiku. Quick comment on the interview with new Dean of the College Rashid...” Read all We want to know what you think! Send us your responses to our stories. Submit a letter to the editor Recent Polls Poll Class reunion poll results Poll Good book poll results Poll College summers poll results
“You should have sent a more objective interviewer–this could have been written by the obnoxious self-aggrandizing Richards herself. You have graduates who are pro-life, and we do not appreciate being denigrated by...”
“The worshipful tone of the piece on Cecile Richards (“Rights, Now,” September/October) was nauseating. Her lucrative career has presided over, literally, the slaughter of innocents–called “reproductive rights” to soften the harsh reality....”