Almost half of all Americans say the lack of affordable housing in their communities is a big problem, according to the Pew Research Center, and — when it comes to the Chippewa Valley — readers say it’s a major bummer that there are too many luxury apartments and not enough affordable housing. Also: readers apparently aren’t a fan of recently elected U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a Republican. All political views aside, reports about Van Orden bullying teenage Senate pages and bragging about sexual harassment likely don’t sit well with constituents. And we’re with you: The news of Modicum Brewery’s sudden closure totally sucks. R.I.P. to their terrific taps. —Rebecca Mennecke