Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for April 28, 2024

First ladies play key role in building partnerships

Alice Cochran deserves a round of applause for her recently published thoughtful letter on the role of the partner of the president in the White House. I’d add that there were a number of Republican first ladies who were exemplary in their roles, as well the Democrats she mentioned, including Betty Ford, Barbara Bush and Laura Bush.

Our family has a rather interesting peek into the lives of these “first ladies.” My husband’s grandmother...