Guest Opinion articles provide an argument defined and substantiated with some evidence or fact.
These arguments and voices often contrast with or challenge those of our newsroom and our own Opinion columnists and editorials.
Guest Opinions should provide Labari Journal readers with a wide range of arguments and ideas available.
Type of Guest Opinions we expect but are not limited to:
- Expert Sharing of knowledge: Where experts can present findings, highlight problems, and propose solutions to the public and to one another. We seek out articles from experts in which they make an original, robust argument based on their deep expertise. Economists, lawyers, doctors, and many others may have expertise on a given topic that can advance an important argument.
- First-person accounts: Where everyday people can share their experiences in their own words, often coupled with reporting or research, in a way that compels readers to see the world in a different light.
- A platform for public officials: Where public officials can make their case, explain their position or tell their stories. Because these individuals already have significant platforms, their essays are held to especially high standards and offer readers newsworthy insight.
Guidelines
What are the guidelines for opinion submissions?
- Submissions should be limited between 600 words and 1000 words.
Op-eds may not have been submitted to, posted to, or published by any other media. They must include the writer’s full name — anonymous op-eds or op-eds written under pseudonyms will not be considered.
- Are opinion articles edited?
The Labari Journal will not alter a writer’s opinions or “voice,” but all submissions will be edited for clarity. They are also fact checked and copy edited for grammar and style.
We ask contributors to sign off on all changes before we publish a final version on our website.
Submit An Opinion Article
To submit your guest opinion, please complete this form.
After submitting your essay:
- A member of our team will read and review every submission. We may not be able to respond to everyone individually if we experience large numbers of submissions.
- Unfortunately, we have to reject many excellent essays and ideas. If you do not hear from us within three (3) business days, you should feel free to submit your work elsewhere.