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Editor’s Name Newspaper Name Editor’s Address Date Dear Editor, The opening line should reference the article you are referencing (i.e., With respect to the article “titled like this,”), and then state your position. The rest of the paragraph should summarize your issue of concern in a way that captures the attention of the reader. This is your opportunity to tie your issue to a recently discussed topic, take a stance on a debated topic, or correct an error or misrepresentation you felt was portrayed in an article. Explain your ties to the issue. In other words, why are you speaking out about the subject? The subsequent paragraphs should further explain your issue and why people should care about it. If you have data or statistics to bolster your argument, this is a good place to use them. Follow your explanation with a call to action. What is at stake if no action is taken? What will happen if people respond with action? Make the consequences of each very clear, and try, when possible, to inform the reader about the direct impact of taking or not taking action. In your concluding paragraph, recap your point, reiterate your call to action, and include specific information on how readers can get involved. Sincerely, Name Organization Email Phone number This resource is adapted, with permission, from Media Matters: The Complete Guide to Getting Positive Media Attention, on the Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC, website. Review the full guide at

A Repository letter writer on June 11 describes what he calls “the false narrative of collusion between Russia’s President Putin and President Trump.” The problem here is that the narrative is not false. In the current case of secret government documents held by Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, he does not seem to be denying anything he is accused of doing. He says it is not a crime. He says he acted within his presidential powers and legal rights. But he does not deny the underlying accusations. Trump famously said in a public speech during the 2016 campaign, “Russia, if you’re listening;” − as he invited the Russian government to hack into American computers. One of Trump’s campaign chairmen was Paul Manafort, who was found guilty as a result of the Russia investigation. Trump gave him a presidential pardon. Several Trump associates and supporters have been found guilty in court. But like the old joke about “an officer and a gentleman” being two different men, a legal judgment of “not guilty” is not the same thing as a declaration of innocence. Trump is not "innocent." Although I agree with several of Joe Biden’s decisions and policies, I believe he is naïve and “Pollyannaish” on the subject of Trump and presidential powers. I would have told Biden in January 2021 to campaign heavily against the power of presidential pardons. He should have said this is a bad thing for presidents to have such powers, and we need to change it. Even if Biden could not have got any anti-Trump co...

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A Repository letter writer on June 11 describes what he calls “the false narrative of collusion between Russia’s President Putin and President Trump.” The problem here is that the narrative is not false. In the current case of secret government documents held by Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, he does not seem to be denying anything he is accused of doing. He says it is not a crime. He says he acted within his presidential powers and legal rights. But he does not deny the underlying accusations. Trump famously said in a public speech during the 2016 campaign, “Russia, if you’re listening;” − as he invited the Russian government to hack into American computers. One of Trump’s campaign chairmen was Paul Manafort, who was found guilty as a result of the Russia investigation. Trump gave him a presidential pardon. Several Trump associates and supporters have been found guilty in court. But like the old joke about “an officer and a gentleman” being two different men, a legal judgment of “not guilty” is not the same thing as a declaration of innocence. Trump is not "innocent." Although I agree with several of Joe Biden’s decisions and policies, I believe he is naïve and “Pollyannaish” on the subject of Trump and presidential powers. I would have told Biden in January 2021 to campaign heavily against the power of presidential pardons. He should have said this is a bad thing for presidents to have such powers, and we need to change it. Even if Biden could not have got any anti-Trump co...

• News • Local • Crime • State • 406 Politics • Business • Education • Nation & World • History • News Tip • Wildfires • Obituaries • Share a story • Recent Obituaries • Find an Obituary • Archives • Opinion • Submit a letter • Letters • Guest/Columnists • Sports • Local • High School • Carroll College • College • Professional • Betting • Life & Entertainment • Event Calendar • Arts & Theatre • Dining • Movies & TV • Music • Comics • Games • Columns • Contests and Promotions • Play • Outdoors • People • Celebrations • Food • Health • Parenting • Home & Garden • Pets • Faith • Travel • Outdoors • Join the community • News tip • Share video • Send a story • Share a photo • Brand Ave. Studios • Print Edition • E-edition • E-edition Archives • Buy & Sell • Place an Ad • Jobs • Homes • Cars • Marketplace • Shop Local • Today's Deal • Public Notices • Customer Service • Manage Subscription • Activate Digital Subscription • Newsletter sign-up • Subscribe • Contact us • Help Center • Mobile Apps • Weather: Live Radar

Submit a letter to the editor Readers in the Inland Northwest are invited to submit letters to The Spokesman-Review. Letters should be no longer than 250 words and must include: • Name • Street address • A daytime telephone number • An email address Address, telephone number, and e-mail address are only used to follow up with letter writers.

Editor’s Name Newspaper Name Editor’s Address Date Dear Editor, The opening line should reference the article you are referencing (i.e., With respect to the article “titled like this,”), and then state your position. The rest of the paragraph should summarize your issue of concern in a way that captures the attention of the reader. This is your opportunity to tie your issue to a recently discussed topic, take a stance on a debated topic, or correct an error or misrepresentation you felt was portrayed in an article. Explain your ties to the issue. In other words, why are you speaking out about the subject? The subsequent paragraphs should further explain your issue and why people should care about it. If you have data or statistics to bolster your argument, this is a good place to use them. Follow your explanation with a call to action. What is at stake if no action is taken? What will happen if people respond with action? Make the consequences of each very clear, and try, when possible, to inform the reader about the direct impact of taking or not taking action. In your concluding paragraph, recap your point, reiterate your call to action, and include specific information on how readers can get involved. Sincerely, Name Organization Email Phone number This resource is adapted, with permission, from Media Matters: The Complete Guide to Getting Positive Media Attention, on the Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC, website. Review the full guide at