| Jim Pumarlo |
The International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors' annual Golden Quill competition, which recognizes the top 12 editorials from non-dailies, "is a reminder that many newspapers – even the smallest – still wave the banner of local editorials. They are a bright note amid a disappointing landscape of more and more newspapers giving less attention to their editorial consciences," Pumarlo writes. "I have a passion for vibrant, local editorials. I believe energized, local editorials are at the foundation of energized communities."
Editorials "represent the best in community journalism," Pumarlo writes, but papers often fail to take stances on controversial local issues: "Courageous publishers and editors take those stances, regardless of potential repercussions. That does not mean advancing positions with reckless abandon. Editorials, especially those certain to generate strong reaction, should be thoroughly researched and carefully crafted."
Pumarlo offers five principles to guide editorial writing, such as: "Welcome rebuttals: Newspapers should readily publish contrary opinions." Read here for the full list.
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