Submit an op-ed or letter

What we publish

Arguments about the Inland Empire, from people who live and work here: a planning commissioner on a zoning fight, a teacher on a school consolidation, a warehouse worker on a truck route, a small-business owner on a downtown parking plan. The strongest pieces make a case only the author could make.

We do not publish general commentary on national politics, product announcements, or pieces whose purpose is to promote a business, candidate or campaign.

What a piece needs

• 600 to 900 words for an essay; up to 200 words for a letter.
• A grounded argument. Claims should rest on documents, data or firsthand experience you can describe specifically. Link to your sources where the claim is made; we check them.
• Original and exclusive. Not previously published, including on your own social accounts, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Full disclosure. Tell us about any employer, client, office, campaign or financial interest relevant to the argument. We disclose relevant relationships in the published piece.

How to submit

Email news@iegazette.com with the subject line Op-ed: [proposed headline] or Letter: [topic]. Paste the full text in the body of the email, with a one-sentence bio, your city, and any disclosures.

What happens next

We read every submission. If you have not heard from us within seven days, assume we have passed. Accepted pieces are edited for clarity, length and house style, and we show you substantive changes before publication. We write the headline. We do not pay for op-eds or letters.