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Readers can have their views published in The Inquirer either as letters (about 200 words) or essays (about 700 words or less). The writer's name, home address, and day and evening phone numbers must be included for verification purposes. Freelance writers must have a contract on file before their work can be published.

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Authors' e-mail addresses are published only with their consent. Letters may be edited for clarity, length and accuracy. Preference for publication goes to letters sent exclusively to The Inquirer. Because of volume, we cannot confirm receipt of each letter. Letters become the property of The Inquirer and may be republished in any medium.

Submissions to the op-ed page may be e-mailed to oped@phillynews.com; mailed to Commentary Page Editor, The Inquirer, Box 41705, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101; or faxed to 215-854-4483. Questions? Call 215-854-5238. Complete op/ed guidelines can be found at Guidelines for Opinion Pieces.