How to submit an Opinion column:

Submissions should be 750 words or less. Email opinion articles to Editorial Editor Andre Jackson, andre.jackson@ajc.com. Columns submitted may be published, republished and made available in the AJC or other databases and electronic formats.

Letters for “Readers Write” should be no longer than 150 words and must include a phone number for verification. They may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in print or other formats. Emailed letters are preferred. Send to: letters@ajc.com.