Letters to the Editor

Readers discuss a guest essay about ChatGPT’s bedside manner. Also: Breast cancer screenings; Walz’s missteps; supporting the mental health of schoolchildren.

Readers offer their personal stories in response to a guest essay. Also: Trump and baseball; G.O.P. mirage machine; S.N.L. and Gerald Ford; unforeseen crises.

These are some of our favorites from among more than 800 submissions in response to our request for variations on traditional letters.

Readers discuss recent hurricanes and actions that citizens can take. Also: Jack Smith’s timing; the Supreme Court and the campaign; therapy as health care; a Trumpian character.

Readers respond to an editorial and critiques of the former president by those who have worked with him. Also: young voter outreach; L.G.B.T.Q. Jews; the war in Gaza; Robert Moses.

Readers discuss Donald Trump’s age and cognitive patterns. Also: A traumatized Israel; the “ghost guns” case; Eric Adams; A.I. and nuclear power.

Readers reflect on the devastation, the recovery and climate havens. Also: An ex-hostage’s plea; the women who accuse Donald Trump; a Trump rally.

Readers respond to a column by Bret Stephens. Also: Republicans’ plans to challenge the election; Vanderbilt’s leader, on flawed college rankings.

Readers respond to a guest essay by a recent college graduate. Also: New York City’s new outdoor dining program; how immigrants built America.

Readers discuss a guest essay by a Chinese adoptee.