Steps to Take
Look up your local newspaper online to find its submission guidelines for letters to the editor. Some will have you email them the letter, others will require you to submit it via an online form. [Google your newspaper name plus “LTE submission” if you can’t find it.]
Draft the letter. Keep it short and simple, no more than 250-300 words. Use this sample letter to the editor below and modify it to suit your voice and perspective, or write a new one.
Submit your letter. Follow the guidelines for your specific paper. Include your full legal name, daytime phone number, and mailing address. They will use this for verification and to contact you if they decide to print your letter.
Send us a copy. Email media@interfaithimmigration.org when you submit your letter, and also when it is published! We will post your letters on our social media accounts.
Sample Letter
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