Submit an Op-Ed to COURIER
We are always looking for elected officials, candidates, activists, and other thought leaders to write thought-provoking op-eds about the challenges and opportunities that American democracy is facing.
Specifically, we are looking to amplify diverse, pro-democracy voices on topics like:
- Threats to our rights and freedoms
- Threats to our democracy
- Opposing authoritarianism and oligarchy
- Explaining key things that are happening at the local and state level – and their implications
- Exploring potential failures of the political establishment
Reflections on and insights into how the Democratic Party can move forward in the second Trump era - Calling out dangerous extremism, bad actors, and bad actions in the political sphere that people may be unaware of
And here are a few tips on what we’re looking for from an op-ed:
Things we like:
- Concise and focused pieces between 500 and 1,200 words
- Relevant and timely content
- A clear, structured argument or main point
- A unique perspective
- An eye toward explaining how this specific argument has broader national implications
Things we don’t like:
- Lack of structure or focus
- Overly broad content (i.e. discussing lots of different issues)
- Niche content (i.e. focusing solely on one piece of legislation or a hyperlocal issue)
- Self-promotional pieces
- Intentionally inflammatory, libelous, or discriminatory language
To submit an op-ed, email a 250-word pitch or draft of a submission to lucy@couriernewsroom.com with OP-ED PITCH in the subject line. We aim to get back to all pitches received within 7-10 days.
View past op-eds below:
