ACTION PLAYBOOK:

Write a Letter to the Editor

Letters to the editor help shape public opinion and put public pressure on policymakers.

LTEs are tools for communicating a policy message to a broad audience and rallying support, especially if you’re able to use them to persuade a key policy influencer (such as a business leader). And if you mention your elected officials by name, your published piece will surface in their media mentions and attract their attention. This playbook makes it simple to write a snappy 200-word LTE with a clear policy ask. Let’s go!

  • This playbook can be completed in one sitting, or you can start and come back anytime. 

    You can also do it at an Hour of Action, our community’s drop-in meetups on Zoom and in cities across the country.  Join one here!

  • Use this playbook to:

    1. Pick a climate policy priority (we have a few suggestions!)

    2. Choose your medium

    3. Choose a publication

    4. Write the opinion piece

    5. Submit