How to Write Op Eds and Letters to the Editor That Change Minds- Steven Yoder

How To Write Op-eds and Letters to the Editor That Change Minds
Reforming sex offense laws starts with persuading voters to think differently. Op-eds and letters to the editor are critical tools in doing so-not only do they offer chances to present policy arguments succinctly, but they can lead to other media opportunities. This presentation will offer practical training on writing op-eds and letters to the editor that get accepted and change minds. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of (1) the structure of good op-eds and letters to the editor, (2) the best places to send an op-ed, and (3) how to pitch an op-ed.
Presenter: Steven Yoder
Bio: Steven Yoder is an award-winning journalist who has covered a range of policy issues for national magazines and news sites, including The Washington Post, USA Today, Time, Wired, and elsewhere. While much of his work covers domestic policy and business topics, he also writes about criminal justice, especially on issues of sexual violence and the impacts of sex-offense registries and related laws.
NARSOL is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization exclusively dedicated to defending the constitutional liberties of registered citizens and their families.NARSOL opposes dehumanizing registries and works to eliminate discrimination, banishment, and vigilantism against persons accused or convicted of sexual offenses through the use of impact litigation, public education, legislative advocacy, and media outreach in order to reintegrate and reconcile affected individuals and restore their constitutional rights.
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