Mourning the death of a truly great man
Not surprisingly, readers have mixed views on whether Fidel Castro was a great leader or brutal dictator.
The Age Letters
Standardised tests are old hat in age of agility
Readers discuss the merit of raising the bar for entry to university teaching courses.
Right prosecutes culture war instead of governing
Readers express concern that Peter Dutton's attack will create division in society.
Yes, to a tax – and learn to say no to chocolates
Readers discuss the merits of introducing a 'sugar tax'.
Geologically speaking, we are all recent arrivals
Readers continue to express concern over the Immigration Minister's divisive comments.
Connect dots of toxic beliefs on race, gender
Readers express alarm at the Immigration Minister's divisive attitudes on migrants.
New boss increases the conservative bias
Readers express profound concern over the direction of the ABC.
Many of us have paid our fair share of tax
Readers have mixed views on whether older Australians have had an easier time than younger generations - and whether seniors' tax breaks are ''unfair''.
The real causes of radical Islam here
Readers reject Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's criticisms of former prime minister Malcolm Fraser.
People wanted a fixer and plumped for Trump
The election was a referendum on leadership, not about superior policy.
Our Dad wants to die – but the law says no
Readers express different views about whether we should have the right to choose our time of death.
Many ways to nobble the national broadcaster
Readers react with anger and shock to the proposed changes to the ABC.
Foreigners pitted against locals to keep wages low
AND ANOTHER THING...
The elite are those who make the rules
Politicians can create fair rules or they can skew policies to enrich the powerful few.
Please, what is the logic in this new "deal"?
Readers discuss the possibility of Australia taking part in a refugee settlement deal with the United States.
Watson saves AFL from making obvious decision
Jobe Watson is to be congratulated for his decision to hand back his tainted 2012 Brownlow medal.
Forget complex policies; promise masses anything
Readers have mixed views about what voters should read into the election of Donald Trump
Accept the legitimacy of the election result
Readers continue to discuss the US election, including why Trump won and what his presidency will be like.
Analysis falls short of taking on neoliberalism
Readers warn the government of the local parallels with Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
What is in PM's heart remains mystery to all
Time and again, the Prime Minister has pursued policies that he opposed when he was not prime minister.
West exploits the wealth of the poorest countries
Readers warn that conflict and social unrest will only increase while the West pursues policies that exacerbate inequality.
But guns can't harm us, can they Mr Trump?
Readers continue to discuss the presidential election in the United States.
Has the right wing lost control of its man?
Readers discuss the presidential election in the United States.
Tackle growing inequity, don't scapegoat refugees
Readers suggest the public direct their anger at the appropriate target - a population growth rate that is too high.
Tax polluters over jobs lost to create safe planet
Readers attack all levels of government for not already having a transition plan in place following the announcement of the closure of Hazelwood power station.
Little resemblance to liberal star of past Q & As
Readers express bewilderment at the complete capture of the Prime Minister by the right wing of the Liberal Party.
Kevin Rudd's hypocrisy is an affront to believers
Readers attack both major parties for the appalling treatment of asylum seekers and put forward a bipartisan solution.
One day, the people will turn on our leaders
Readers are angry that politicians (and some ex-politicians) are rorting the system and taking advantage of their roles to benefit themselves.
Where is the decency and the compassion?
Readers are outraged at the government's tough new policy on asylum seekers - and Labor's compliance.
Business 101: Always put people ahead of profit
Readers discuss the accident at Dreamworld, with several highly critical of Ardent Leisure's handling of the tragedy.