Readers Respond

September 9

We have had a mixed bag of reactions to our September cover. Some people love the beauty of the art; others think it misses the mark that could have depicted the month’s theme of a healthy aging woman. We always appreciate your feedback. It helps us, as is our mission, see things from different perspectives.

We also appreciated being copied on this letter to the editor at the newly branded Minnesota Star Tribune from one of our super fans:

Dear Strib,

It’s good to see your larger readership being exposed
to the breadth and depth we’re accustomed to getting
in the Minnesota Women’s Press.

KUDOS!

Barbara Vaile, Northfield

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In the 8/20 newsletter, we asked readers to respond to this query:

“Are you feeling optimistic about the upcoming elections, or experiencing some trepidation?” Here is how some readers responded:

• “After falling into a terrible funk after the first debate, I am now excited in a way I have not been since 2008. I had no idea the Democratic Party was capable of such a major turnaround in such a short time. It has been thrilling to watch, and I can barely contain my enthusiasm. I had stopped making the phone calls I was assigned, as I could not get past my grief, but now I am on the phone every day, urging people to be sure to vote. What a whirlwind!”  — Janet Berry
• “I want to be optimistic, but have lingering doubts given the number of instances (stupid, mean, narcissistic, getting away with lying and having it tolerated by cronies). Hillary Clinton’s defeat was enormously depressing for so many of us that I hate to think it could happen again. I WANT TO BE OPTIMISTIC….I really do. I want Harris and Waltz to win and win big for the sake of all of us and democracy.” — Diane Hilden
• “Energetically, I’ve been getting goosebumps, which I’ve been told are emblematic of the truth happening. It was good to hear the Obamas say we have to do something. I think of us each doing acts that cover the creativity needed to get the job done.” — Barbara Vaile