ICE scared our nanny into self-deportation
My granddaughter, Sarah, just graduated from high school. She’s a good student, raised by two “mothers” who have given her a bright future.
When Sarah was a toddler, her mother worked in a local school. “Maria” was hired as a nanny-caretaker. She became Sarah’s second mother. After Sarah started school, Maria continued visiting weekly, as a job, housecleaning for my daughter. She also visited on holidays—not as a job, but a family member.
Today, Maria stays in her apartment, afraid to drive to housecleaning work. She’s afraid to walk to local markets, because ICE agents are posted on the corner. After living here for more than 20 years, she’s returning to Mexico. Her departure breaks our hearts; we’re losing part of our family.
Grandchildren grow up and often move away. Now it’s Nanny’s turn, but not her choice. Trump’s cruel deportations dismember our families and disintegrate our community. That just ain’t right.
Stop the kidnappings. Close the internment camps. Restore due process. Freeze ICE!
Bruce Joffe, Piedmont, Calif.
Politicizing the military is deplorable
As a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, I find it so deplorable that the administration has politicized the fighting force of America. (“July letters: Readers sound off on veterans’ health care, politicizing the U.S. military and more,” RN&R, July 2025.)
These organizations are made up of more black and brown brothers, which I proudly served with and would die for. It’s despicable that Trump’s policy is pitting our society against each other. But I can attest that this disgust is amplified within the ranks of our military. How disillusioned my brothers must feel, being led by a Fox News talking head/platoon leader in Pete Hegseth, and a draft dodger, convicted felon, and turncoat Putin ally as the president.
Mark Riley, Via Renonr.com
Thank you for the call to protect wild horses
Thank you, Craig Downer, for this excellent article in defense of these wild horses. (“The historic Montgomery Pass wild horse herd needs to be saved from elimination,” RN&R, July 2025.) They are American treasures and must be protected and preserved as the Wild Free Roaming Horse and Burro Act mandated.
They are symbiotic to ecosystems so are a great benefit. Their droppings spread seeds, and they wander when grazing, so they do not destroy the range.
Barbara Ann Warner, Via Renonr.com
Thank you, Craig Downer, for your continued support of these lovely horses. I have been a wild horse adopter, mentor and natural horsemanship trainer nearly my whole life, and I have watched the Bureau of Land Management cater to ranchers, sheep herders, big mining and anyone else who has deep pockets and wants their “rightful” lands. Enough is enough!
After 50 years of ignoring the good science, there’s propaganda and the misinformation about wild horses and the land. I appreciate your efforts.
Laurie Steely, Via RenoNR.com
Stop killing the wild horses they need to survive to.