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Norman Rockwell: Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Speech
by Norman Rockwell
The Saturday Evening Post
February 20, 1943

Be Heard! Write a Letter To the Editor. If it’s important, write a letter to the editor of one our local newspapers. Your voice will be heard, and maybe even published. Democrats have always supported a free and independent press. It is the privilege of citizenship to express oneself freely and openly.

Choose your paper, click and send the letter. It’s that easy! We’ve included newspapers that take email letter submissions. If you have corrections and/or suggestions for other local newspapers / media, please contact us.

TIPS

  • most effective and are likely to be published when limited to one or two strong points
  • keep letters short, between 200 and 250 words (300 max)
  • mention the main reason you are writing at the beginning of your letter, preferably in the first sentence
  • letters must include your home and/or business telephone number and address
  • compose in word processing first: spell check, word count
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