America's Poor
Your cover story on inventions was certainly interesting, but the real cover story should have been Barbara Kiviat's wrenching expos on poverty in America ["Below the Line," Nov. 28]. This matter continues to be a national disgrace of the highest order, especially in a time of bank bailouts, record corporate profits and political bickering. Perhaps this can be the subject of your next special issue.
Jim Weber, SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
The Gingrich Effect
There is no new Newt ["The New, New, New Newt," Nov. 28]. By saying Occupy Wall Street protesters should take a bath and get a...