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DECEMBER 2025 |
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TRUMP’S GLOBAL INLUENCE MAKES U.S. SAFER Your analysis of President Donald Trump’s global infl uence — especially in terms of China, the Middle East, and energy diplomacy — is a reminder that the MAGA movement isn’t just about winning elections. (“Trump’s World,” December 2025) It’s about using American strength to reshape the global order, bringing peace and prosperity to areas of the world that have been ravaged by war for decades, and making it far less likely that the U.S. will be dragged into another never- ending confl ict. Trump isn’t fading into post-presidency; he’s reinventing it. His critics might roll their eyes, but millions of us see the momentum building again. And if 2024 taught us anything, it’s that the old political rules no longer apply. roger l. halston Abilene, Texas
IN GOLD WE TRUST Gold is the only currency that doesn’t lie. (“The Dollar vs. Gold,” December 2025) Politicians print and spend cash like tomorrow doesn’t exist, but hard assets like gold keep us grounded. Thank you for pointing out that while cryptocurrencies rise and fall like roller coasters, gold keeps doing what it has for centuries: holding value. This article belongs in every high school economics class. barbara g. kane Denver, Colo.
We often see these lawmakers on Capitol Hill as caricatures, but “The Faces of Congress” (December 2025) reminded me that most members are just people trying to do their best in a broken system. That doesn’t excuse bad policy or inaction, but it frames things in a more realistic light. These stories help us remember that D.C. isn’t just about ideology — it’s also about people.
clayton g. dorsey Athens, S.C.
Gridlock isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes the best law is no new law. Our system was designed to be slow and deliberate — thank God.
rachel f. Billings, Mont.
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TURKEY PROBLEM Americans ignore the ambitions of Turkish President Recep Erdogan at their peril. (“Turkey’s New Ottoman Empire,” December 2025) Even though Turkey is a member of NATO, he has been consolidating power and rebranding Turkey’s identity, projecting himself as a “good faith” partner to both the U.S. and Russia. The West should think carefully before trusting him. angela a. patton Fredericksburg, Va.
TOOTHLESS COMMISSION The Federal Election Commission, meant to safeguard democracy, has become a toothless, partisan swamp. (“The FEC Mess,” December 2025) If Americans can’t trust election enforcement, then we’re in trouble. This dysfunction isn’t just bureaucratic — it’s dangerous.
daniel k. The Villages, Fla.
GIFTED, NOT PRIVILEGED As a mother of a gifted child, I want to thank you for “Who’s Protecting Gifted Kids?” (December 2025). The equity obsession in schools is starving our brightest students. They don’t need more tests — they need opportunities to soar. This article
got it exactly right: We must stop confusing equality with sameness. lisa m. tucker Minot, N.D.
It’s heartbreaking how “privilege” has become a dirty word, even when it comes to talent. Being smart is not a crime. We owe our brightest children more than lip service.
pauline a. grant Hoboken, N.J.
LIFE AND DEATH As a Christian, I have deep reservations about assisted suicide, but I understand the pain some families endure. (“Pardons, Pills, and the Right to Die,” December 2025) We need honest conversations, not slogans. This article gave us that. tommy f. alvarez Boise, Idaho
O’REILLY’S VOICE STILL CUTS THROUGH Bill O’Reilly is one of the few journalists who doesn’t sugarcoat or hedge. (“Trump, Man of Action,” December 2025) His latest takedown of establishment politics was sharp and needed. Even if I don’t always agree with him, I trust him — and that’s rare.
renee d. Elk City, Okla.
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