With so many Michiganders unable to shoulder the cost of essential energy, the time to act is now.
Guest Commentary
At Bridge, we believe in listening to voices from all over our state. Got something to say? Contact us and join the conversation (details below)
How to submit a Guest Commentary
What to know:
Bridge welcomes a diversity of voices and perspectives from readers on issues important to Michigan. Guest commentaries reflect the views of the author(s), and are independent of the nonpartisan, fact-driven reporting of Bridge’s newsroom staff.
Commentaries must be the author’s original work and preferably will not have appeared first in other publications. Bridge reserves the right to decline submissions at our discretion.
We reserve the right to edit commentary for grammar, clarity, brevity or to address legal or factual concerns. We may offer editing suggestions, but in the service of making your work more accessible, not to alter your views.
We do not pay for guest commentary.
Here are some guidelines:
- Columns are usually 500-700 words
- They generally focus on a Michigan topic or policy and should avoid ad hominem attacks
- The more direct, distinct and/or intimate your perspective, the more effective your column will be
- The best columns do more than identify problems; they also offer solutions and facts to back them up
- Please include a one- or two-sentence bio, including the writer’s organization or relevant background
- Send a good quality, large headshot of the writer(s) as an attachment
- We also ask that, in return for publishing a guest commentary, the author(s) and their organizations generously promote the link to the published column through your Facebook, Twitter and other social or professional networks.
That’s about it. Keep the writing clear, conversational and free of jargon, and sell our smart and receptive readership on the argument you are trying to make.
Who to contact:
Email your submission or idea to guestcommentary@bridgemi.com. Please briefly describe who you are and what you would like to say and put the words “guest commentary” in the email subject line.
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It’s not unusual for secretaries of state to seek higher office and run campaigns. But Jocelyn Benson can take steps to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest.
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Opinion: Michigan must fix its auto no-fault crisis before more lives are lost
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Opinion | Special ed parent, teacher on 50 years of disabilities education act
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Opinion | A big victory to protect Michigan from factory farm pollution
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Opinion | Michigan taxpayers are paying more and getting less in education
Michigan’s education woes aren’t due to a lack of funding; they stem from a lack of focus. Instead of doubling down on fundamentals like reading by third grade, our leaders continue to chase gimmicks and pour more money into a broken system.
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Opinion | Keeping coal plant online isn’t just costly, it risks Michiganders’ health
There is no evidence-based justification for prolonging a technology that is no longer necessary to meet our energy needs and causes undue harm to our most vulnerable communities.