Sun Journal letter submission guidelines and contact details
The Sun Journal outlines how to submit letters to the editor. Guidelines specify a 400 word limit, letters addressed to the editor, and a two week gap between letters from the same writer. Include name, address, and daytime phone. only name and hometown published. Submission options include online form, email, and postal mail.
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Wellons Blvd
New Bern
NC spends too much or too little money on education
Tom Campbell argues for zeroing budgets periodically and open hearings to identify waste and priorities in North Carolina spending. He focuses on education governance, calls for clear accountability, and urges funding to meet the national average with strong pre K and improved teacher pay, aiming for better student outcomes. He notes inflation-adjusted per pupil funding and teacher ranks have fallen since 2008.
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Sears Roebuck
North Carolina
Sears
State Board of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Department of Public Instruction
Supreme Court in danger as power shifts threaten democracy
Jay Ambrose argues the Supreme Court has abandoned separation of powers by extending influence over Congress and the executive, elevating ideologues over law. He cites the Civil Rights Act ruling and DACA decision as examples, warns of an oligarchical court, and contemplates political maneuvers to pack the court. He urges Congress and the presidency to restore balance and protect the public.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Executive Branch
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
Wall Street Journal
Neil Gorsuch
New York Times
Daca
Gorsuch
John Roberts
Trump
Senate
House
Mask use still sensible even for skeptics, says columnist
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Cynthia M. Allen argues masks remain a practical tool to slow COVID-19 spread. She cites studies on mandates and declines in transmission, while noting masks are not foolproof and should accompany other measures. Readers are urged to consider masking in public and stay flexible as the situation evolves.
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Texas
Washington, D.C
Texas A&m
China
Italy
New York City
Cynthia M. Allen
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Cmailen
Star-Telegram.com
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