Minnesota Statewide Media Project

Beginning in 2021 with our first Minnesota Statewide LTE Project, this website has been a useful tool for new and experienced volunteers wanting to engage in media efforts to support CCL's climate solutions. Here you will find a wealth of information to assist writers of letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, as well as links to get started with social media and working directly with media outlets. 

1. Decide on your topic. See Citizens' Climate Lobby's LTE Topics and Current Media Priorities below for an updated list of timely topics and current CCL media priorities.  

2. Decide on a newspaper for your LTE. It can be a print publication, a newspaper that has both print and online editions, or an online-only newspaper. See our Finding Minnesota Newspapers section for help if needed. 

3. Write your letter. See LTE/Op-Ed Resources for tips to write effective LTEs and examples of published LTEs. Pay attention to editor guidelines for LTEs (deadlines, maximum words, residency guidelines). 

4. Submit your letter. You can submit LTEs to more than one newspaper at once; for op-eds submit only one at a time. 

5. If your letter is published--CONGRATULATIONS!  Be sure to record your LTE in the Action Tracker on the CCL Community website.