Writing a letter to the editor of your local daily newspaper, college weekly or national magazine is a great way to get your message out about reproductive and sexual health, choice, the list goes on and on.

What Should I Do?

• Do note the letter or article to which your letter refers if it is a response.
• Do stick to the recommended word counts. Letters should generally not be longer than about 150-200 words.
• Do use personal details or stories if possible.
• Do contact the public policy department at PPINW for help if you need it. We have fact sheets, statistics and staff to assist you or proofread.
• Do call the paper after you send it. Continue calling until the Editor confirms s/he has received it.
• Do remember that many letters won't be published. Be persistent and don't get discouraged.
• Do cut the letter out of the paper once it is published and send a copy to your local legislators. They should know what their constituents are thinking!
• Do contact the public policy group at PPINW to let us know you sent a letter — even if it doesn’t get published. We'll want to thank you! Call 509-241-4156 or e-mail ppinwadvocate@ppinw.org.

• The Spokesman-Review

The Spokesman-Review "publishes original letters on topics of public interest" of no more than 200 words. All letters to the editor are subject to editing. You must include your full name (first name, initial, last name) and mailing address (with city, state and zip), and include a daytime phone number where you can be reached for verification. Writers are limited to one letter a month. Their on-line edition invites comments.

Snail- mail:
Letters to the Editor
The Spokesman-Review
999 W Riverside Avenue
Spokane WA 99201

E-mail: editor@spokesman.com
Fax: 509-459-3815

• The Inlander

The Pacific Northwest Inlander "welcomes letters and guest columns via e-mail or by standard mail." No word count limit is specified. As well, their on-line edition invites comments from readers on most stories published.

Snail-mail:
The Inlander
1020 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201

E-mail Editorial Contact Form: http://www.inlander.com/contact/editorial

• Coeur d'Alene Press

The Coeur d'Alene Press accepts letters to the editor via e-mail or by standard mail. No word count limit is specified. E-mail letters may be attached or placed in the body of the e-mail. As well, their on-line edition allows comments from readers on most stories published.

Snail-mail:
P.O. Box 7000 
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814

E-mail: mpatrick@cdapress.com

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