The SJC may have ruled against the so-called millionaires tax, but some still push for a policy move. 

“The notion that one needs to learn to live separate from one’s parents as a mark of adulthood is only true in some countries.” 

“If religion did not exist, people with malicious agendas would find other pretexts for their perfidy.” 

“The lack of a continuing drumbeat on the topic of guns is driving me nuts.” 

As Harvard University faces an affirmative action lawsuit, two readers take constrasting views of the issue. 

“How anyone can fault this classic American treat as ‘elitist’ defies reason.” 

All Long has done is argue that an 18-person dormitory is not permitted on conservation land.  

Readers express outrage and sorrow over the separation of children from their parents at the border. 

“When the country is so divided by a polarizing president, I would expect the Globe to refrain from sensationalism.” 

“Under US and international law, our country is obligated to provide refuge to women.” 

“We must do this not only for the sake of the children, but also for ourselves.” 

“Our communities are strongest when we open our arms to those who need compassion, support, and assistance the most.” 

Food for the Poor is challenging the California attorney general’s action surrounding its accounting. 

“Yes, they play hardball and litigate. But so do developers, and with a lot more resources.” 

Readers reflect on an Ideas piece about how the military may help close the divide between red and blue states. 

“The club sandwich’s place in the United States should not be boiled down to privileged poolside living.” 

For the Ideas section’s special issue on big tech, readers wrote about the impact of technology on their lives. 

Progress is cited in the path to equality for the LGBTQ community, but the effort continues. 

Suicide rates are on the rise both in Massachusetts and across the country. 

“The fates of our residents are intertwined, and few challenges of civic life demonstrate this as clearly as transportation does.” 

“It’s worth noting that King himself eschewed the kind of memorial that would simply recognize his many achievements.” 

In Trump’s meeting with Kim Jong Un, some are wary, others see progress, and still others see folly. 

“These government ratings would be applied to . . . older existing homes in the state, and possibly stigmatize whole neighborhoods.” 

“He may very well be aware that the tariff will harm newspapers. That may be part of the motivation for it.” 

With a state nod, an expanded Harbor Garage advances closer to reality.