Organizing Toolkit

Op Ed Tools

SPREADING THE WORD THROUGH LOCAL OP-EDS

An op-ed is an effective way to promote an issue that you care about. Please watch our discussion with Peter Certo from IPS as he explains how to effectively write an op-ed. Then read the resources below with some tips.

OP-ED CHECKLIST

  1. Check out this list of major newspapers across the country and their op-ed submission information. If you can’t find it, call your local publications or search their contact pages to find out

    • Who is the Op-Ed editor

    • What are the editorial guidelines and deadlines for submitting an Op-Ed

  2. Draft your Op-Ed

  3. Pitch your Op-Ed (make sure it is to one publication at a time)

  4. Upon publishing, share your piece with the Transit Equity Network (email to [email protected]) so we can help to amplify