What Do You Think? Responses to Divided Lives (J–M’23): “Beautiful article illustrating the heartbreaking human consequences of the modern political division in China. I want to read the book now. ” Read all Responses to Maverick. (J–M’23): “Conservative thinkers are so rare in academia, much less ones as credible, clear-thinking, and level-headed as Loury ”“Ravi Shankar writes: “It was not until the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act that someone like my father was allowed to come to America at all and that was only because he...”“I felt compelled to write BAM a letter after reading the interview with Mr. Loury in the most recent issue of BAM. Regardless of any differences in political views, Mr. Loury made...”“Professor Loury says that one Johnny Pippins “is serving an expected 30 years at Iowa’s Anamosa State Penitentiary for felony murder.” He (the professor) is asking that Pippins be granted clemency. Loury...” Read all In response to Maverick. (J–M’23): “Conservative thinkers are so rare in academia, much less ones as credible, clear-thinking, and level-headed as Loury ” —Thruston B. Morton ’78 We want to know what you think! Send us your responses to our stories. Submit a letter to the editor Responses to At the Fork of the Stream (S–O’22): “I recently finished reading the September-October issue of the magazine. As usual, I found it well written and enjoyable except for one sentence in the article about Dr. Robert Smith. On page...”“We are taught in sacred Scripture, “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (I Thessalonians 5:18). So today, I give thanks to and...”“It was such a pleasure to read the thoughtful and comprehensive appreciation for my dear friend and fellow Tougaloo graduate, Dr. Robert Smith. To me, the written-in-boldface statement of identity in my...”“Thank you for this article. As an undergraduate at Tougaloo College, I only heard of Dr. Smith but never had the opportunity to meet him. I knew only of his legal fights...” Read all Responses to The Scoop! (N–D’22): “What a great issue. So Brown. I hadn’t really thought about interdisciplinary as including food—and so many kinds of food and so many kinds of people. Thanks to whoever thought this up...”“My BAM arrived and it is a thrill to see Persuasion in its pages. Thank you so much for including it and for the very lovely write-up. It’s exciting to be in...”“Always look forward to your articles on products and nonprofits started by alums. I have sent links to several people and purchased one gift. Keep it up. ” Read all In response to Walking Through Cemeteries (S–O’22): “When I stop and offer the buried strangers some of my attention, I find it interesting to ask them for advice. They always seem to whisper the same thing... ‘Don’t waste time.’ ” —Chip Gresalfi ’89 Locust Valley, N.Y. Responses to Rx for “Information Disorder” (J–M’23): “BAM ran an article praising Brown’s participation in the disinformation business. In light of the recent judicial ruling and the revelations therein, it behooves Brown to explain exactly what role they are...”“I certainly welcome any approach to disinformation that would, for example, expose the “arrest” of Greta Thunberg as a staged performance (which it was). And I have no objection if anyone wants...”“A factoid in the “Rx for ‘Information Disorder’” article in the January-March ’23 issue stated that for 79 percent of people, their political ideology was a significant predictor of whether they’d take...” Read all Responses to Build Your Own MD (J–M’23): “I was fascinated to read about the dozen students who pioneered Brown’s new medical school. Like past articles in BAM, it well describes the atmosphere and philosophy of inquiry, innovation, caring, and...”“What a thrill to see again the faces of Brown’s first medical graduates, familiar to me from 50 years ago. As students’ primary contact for medical school admissions, financial aid, and curricular...” Read all Responses to Tracing Family Trees (J–M’23): “While it’s nice to know that young people are interested in genealogy, it would be helpful if they used the proper terminology. The photo’s caption mistakenly claims that the ancestor in the...”“Thank you for an interesting and relevant article on uncovering family secrets. Following years of searching and overcoming bureaucratic obstacles, I obtained a copy of my original birth certificate last July from...” Read all
