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• Embrace the concept of “If I had more time I would have written a shorter letter.” Editorials that are 600 words or less are more likely to actually be read. Everyone is busy, don’t waste time on adjectives.
• It needs to have an actual opinion in it. Make a strong case for your argument and what your credentials are to make it.
• It needs to be relevant to Capitol Hill. Even better if it’s directly related to an issue currently moving through committee or on the floor.
• Provocative language is OK, ad hominem attacks are not. We will not publish any submissions that contain personal attacks or anonymous quotes.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest. It’s not disqualifying but we need to know. For instance, if you’re a member of Congress submitting an editorial about regulating an industry that your spouse works in — tell us that up front.
• Keep it human. Any submissions that appear to be written by AI will not be considered.

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