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Silence is consent; you can make a difference.

There are many ways to have your voice heard:

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Expressing your political views in the news media is a great way to make your voice heard and to help shape the public discourse.

Letters to the Editor

Your Voice Counts!

The news media plays an important role in our democracy by informing the public about current events and providing a platform for different viewpoints. If you have strong political views that you want to share with your community, contacting your local newspaper is a great way to do so.

Here are some tips on how to contact your local newspaper to express your political views:

Do your research. Before you contact your newspaper, take some time to learn about the publication's editorial stance and the types of stories that it covers. This will help you to tailor your message and make sure that it is a good fit for the newspaper.
Be clear and concise. When you write to your newspaper, be sure to state your views clearly and concisely. Avoid using jargon or technical terms that your audience may not understand.
Be respectful. Even if you disagree with the newspaper's editorial stance, it is important to be respectful of the journalists who work there. Remember that they are just doing their job, and they deserve to be treated with courtesy.
Be timely. If you are writing about a specific issue, be sure to contact the newspaper while the issue is still relevant. This will increase your chances of having your letter published.
Follow up. If you do not hear back from the newspaper after a few weeks, you can follow up with a brief email or phone call. This will help to ensure that your letter has been seen and considered.

Here are some additional tips for contacting local newspapers to express your political views:

Use the newspaper's contact information. Most newspapers have a website with contact information for the editorial staff. You can also find this information in the newspaper's masthead.
Write a letter to the editor. Letters to the editor are a great way to express your political views in a timely manner. The newspaper will typically publish letters that are well-written and that address a specific issue.
Submit a guest column. If you have a longer piece to share, you can submit a guest column to the newspaper. Guest columns are typically longer than letters to the editor, and they allow you to provide more in-depth analysis of an issue.
Attend editorial board meetings. Many newspapers have editorial board meetings where they discuss upcoming stories. If you are interested in sharing your views with the editorial board, you can contact the newspaper to see if they are holding any upcoming meetings.

By following the tips above, you can increase your chances of having your letter or column published in your local newspaper.

Contact Local Newspapers to Express Your Political Views

Redoubt News

Redoubt News

Submit tips and Letters to the Editor

Online Alternative/Investigative Journalism

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Bonner County Daily Bee

Bonner County Daily Bee

Letters to the Editor

With a 250 word limit, letters to the editor are published on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

To Reach Us by Phone: (208) 263-9534
To Reach Us by Postal Mail: PO Box 159, Sandpoint, ID 83864
To Reach Us by Fax: (208) 263-9091

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Reader

Sandpoint Reader

Letters to the Editor

Sandpoint Reader
111 Cedar Street, Suite 9
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208.265.9724

Email Us

The Spokesman-Review

Spokesman Review

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor up to 200 words.

Email Form

Bonner Ferry Herald

Bonners Ferry Herald

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must be submitted by Tuesday 5pm for the following Thursday paper. One letter, per person, per month, are taken in order. 250 word max. An average of 3 letters are printed per week on our opinion page.

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Priest River Times

Priest River Times

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must be submitted by Monday 10 am for the following Wednesday paper. One letter, per person, per month, are taken in order. 350 word max. An average of 3 letters are printed per week on our opinion page.

(208) 448-2431
5809 E Hwy 2, Suite C
PO Box 10
Priest River, ID 83856

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The Beacon

The Beacon

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor up to 250 Words

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