On the Journal Opinion pages

Editorials

These unsigned editorials are the voice of the paper’s Editorial Board. The positions taken are consensus opinions derived after research and deliberation by members of the board. Our goal is to help readers connect the dots, provide more information about an issue, critique shortcomings and champion improvements.

Syndicated columnists

The Journal features several nationally syndicated opinion writers who tackle local, regional, national and world issues. They offer contrasting political views. And they include Washington Post, Tribune Content Agency and King Features columnists.

Local columnists

The Journal also publishes local columnists on our pages, including former Journal veteran reporter and editor Ellen Marks, who keeps you informed of scams, as well as several of our local judges who share their viewpoints from the bench, and members of the Editorial Board on issues of the day.

National voices

These columns and analyses are produced by national writers who appear on our wire services.

Local Voices, letters to the editor

The Journal’s Opinion pages are a place to find varied opinions from readers just like you on the news of the day. Local Voices are usually longer pieces, often submitted by local experts and officials. The word limit is 550. Our letters are shorter, with a word limit of 300. We require the full name and city of residence for publication. All letters and local voice pieces are edited, including for length and clarity. To submit either opinion piece, go to https://www.abqjournal. com/letters-to-the-editor. Mailing address: 7777 Jefferson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

SpeakUp!

We also offer space for SpeakUp!, an avenue to sound off on what’s going on in the world in around 50 words with only signing your initials. But no name-calling or foul language, please. To submit a SpeakUp! go to https:// www.abqjournal.com/ speakup.

Caption contest

Our weekly caption contest allows readers to create a clever meme out of a photo we select from Journal photographers or our wire service. Go to abqjournal.com/captioncontest and click on the photo to send us your suggested caption.