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Dear Editor,
    [Re: "Words Matter," Feedback, Nov. 29:] As a former journalist who spent years in the Middle East, I commend the Chronicle's dedication to human rights, especially in reports on pro-Palestinian demonstrations against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Dear Editor,
    As a very longtime reader of The Austin Chronicle, I want to commend the staff on the continued fine efforts at keeping us informed.
    But, I have an issue. As a 75-year-old Austinite, my eyes can no longer read teeny, tiny text. And, for vanity and convenience, I'd like to be able to read the Chronicle without resorting to the use of a magnifying glass.
    As an old newspaper reporter, I realize why y'all moved to tiny text.
    But, I no longer enjoy trying to read the Chronicle. And I bet I'm not alone.

Dear Editor,
    The global fight to end HIV/AIDS is one of the world’s greatest success stories – and that’s in large part due to an American program you might have never heard of.
    The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief – or PEPFAR – was established by President George Bush in 2003 to stem the scourge of HIV/AIDS. Twenty years later, PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives, including 5.5 million babies who were born HIV-free. Texas alone has helped save over 2 million lives.
    More than half of people living with HIV today receive treatment that allows them to lead long, fulfilling lives from PEPFAR programs. That’s an incredible American legacy.
    The fight against HIV/AIDS is one we know we can win – but we’re not done yet. As we honor World AIDS Day – both the lives lost and the progress made – we must remember that too many people still die of this preventable, treatable disease. That’s why I’m asking Sen. Ted Cruz to support a clean, five-year reauthorization of PEPFAR so this critically important program can continue to save lives and move us closer to a day where everyone, everywhere is safe from the threat of HIV/AIDS.