"At the core of American democracy is the notion that the problems of communities cannot be left to policymakers and other leaders alone. Together, we must all participate, either directly or through the election of those who represent our beliefs."
- Public Engagement
- Get Involved
- Write an Op-ed Piece
Public Engagement Initiative
. . . it takes a community to build education
Your perspective matters. Writing a letter to the editor of a local newspaper or sharing your thoughts in an opinion article is an easy and effective way to raise your voice.
A few tips for writing an effective letter:
- Keep it short - 100 to 200 words maximum for letters to the editor and 400 to 500 words for opinion articles
- Make it timely by writing about current issues or a recent article
- Respond quickly to an article in the paper
- Include your full name, address, and phone number - required for verification purposes
- Follow up to ensure the letter was received
Read sample letters to the editor
Local Newspaper Contacts
San Francisco Chronicle (for letters to the editor)
Letters to the Editor
901 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
letters@sfchronicle.com and
Fax: (415) 543-7708
San Francisco Examiner (for letters to the editor)
Letters to the Editor
450 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
letters@examiner.com