Using Your Voice to End the Death Penalty: How to Write a Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor (LTE) are critical tools for advocacy, especially when it comes to ending the death penalty. Short and easy to write, they are effective at shaping public opinion and shifting narratives on contemporary issues. Most importantly, they provide a platform for advocates like YOU to speak out on the issues they care about.

Want to write a Letter to the Editor (LTE) but not sure where to start? CMN’s step-by-step guide has everything you need to know about crafting a high-impact LTE.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Suggestions for writing, editing, and packaging your LTE
  • Tips and tricks to improve chances of publication
  • Eight sample LTEs with a death penalty focus

If your LTE gets published, please share it with CMN! Email: info@catholicsmobilizing.org.

>> Click here to watch the companion webinar, featuring an expert in death penalty messaging and strategy