In order to fight rape, we need to change the way we think and talk about sex, one reader writes. Other readers take a candid look at the sleeping ban and at the truth about a little drug called MDMA.
Articles by Guest Writers
Letters to the Editor, Feb. 15-21, 2012
Our readers respond to recent articles and share opposing viewpoints about whether or not MDMA is healthy and safe for veterans. And as for yogis, ye best be careful.
Kiss And Tell
In every adult’s personal library of memories is a weird little room off the main hall marked “bad dates.” Bristling with curiosities (she vanished for an hour and came back in a different outfit!) and banalities made portentous by context (he ate all the popcorn—loudly), it’s a door best left shut.
Letters to the Editor, Feb. 8-14, 2012
Astute readers may have noticed a new look to the Santa Cruz Weekly flag last week. Don’t worry. Designer Jim Parkinson knows what he’s doing, and he’s from California too.
Letters to the Editor, Feb. 1-7, 2012
Yes, our reader have more thoughts about the legitimacy of the Mayan calendar and also a heart-warming tale of sharing with with those for the city of New Orleans.
Letters to the Editor, Jan. 25-31, 2012
Our readers sound off on why we shouldn’t trust the ancient Mayans( or their calendar) and a vote is cast in favor downtown pooches—but not their poop.
Ten Questions for A Strongman
Logan Christopher, the owner of Legendary Strength, on tearing up phone books, pulling vehicles by his hair and the one thing he can’t stand.
Letters to the Editor, Jan. 18-24, 2012
Our readers sound off on the dog poop blues, modern astrology, and our future according to the Long Count Mayan calendar.
Letters to the Editor, Jan. 11-17, 2012
Our readers share their thoughts on what we know about our brains, the so-called end of the world, and of course a new angle on meter maids and people’s parking woes.
2012 Bucket Lists
It seems like only yesterday the biggest thing we had to worry about was a Gingrich-Palin ticket. Now we’re staring down the barrel of a 50-week march to the end of the world on Dec. 21, 2012, when the Mayan calendar comes to the end of its 5,000-odd-year cycle. (Or so they say.) It’s kind of depressing when you think about it in a certain light.
