General outline for letters to the editor or op-eds
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Letters to the editor and op-eds are strongest when local authors craft them. But we can work together to write the strongest possible letter or op-ed. Consider the following outline as you craft your letter or op-ed. (Note: Italicized text represents placeholder concepts that are used for illustration.)
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