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Guest Opinion

The Arizona Daily Star welcomes original guest opinions that are sent exclusively to the Star for first publication.

NOTE: OUR LENGTH LIMITS HAVE CHANGED

We have two options, based on our print design templates: Submissions between 440-460 words or 620-650 words.

The guest opinion should express ideas, viewpoints, criticism and news analysis that encourage discussion.

When writing, authors should fully disclose their relationship with an issue and their expertise on the topic. This is particularly relevant when writing about a political campaign or candidate.

Facts must be annotated by links shared in the "Notes" field. Notes field text is not included in the guest opinion word count.

Pieces containing information that cannot be easily verified, libelous statements or name calling will be rejected.

We suggest you write, edit and save a copy of your letter before copying it into the form.

Our general guideline is to not publish in print the same writer more than once a month, although exceptions may be made in order to provide readers with a variety of viewpoints.

Submissions may be edited for clarity or length. All submissions become the property of the Arizona Daily Star.

If you do not receive an automated email thanking you for submission - we did not receive it (the main reason is your submission does not fit the allotted word count)

Please include a head-and-shoulders photograph, first saved as a high resolution jpg and then attached to the form.

Your opinion
* Category
* Topic/Title
* Body (440-460 words or 620-650 words)
* Briefly describe yourself
Appears at the end of the opinion and informs readers of your qualifications. One to two brief sentences.
Head-and-shoulders photograph
We prefer to have a photo for guest opinions.
Notes to the editor
Notes are used for internal purposes only.
Your contact information (published)
* First name
* Last name
* Area of Town/Location
* Email address
We publish email addresses for most Guest Opinions. If you don't want your email address published, use the 'Notes to the editor' section above.
Your contact information (unpublished)
* Street address
* City
* State

If you do not live in Southern Arizona, please state your connection to Southern Arizona in the Notes field.

* Phone number with area code
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