This is the third of four posts in which Spec Opinion explains how we receive, edit, and choose outside submissions for publication. Here, we explain which submissions get priority and the editing process they undergo before they are published in the paper.
When we receive an op-ed submission, it is assigned to an associate editor who makes edits and suggestions for grammar, style, and clarity. The associate also works with the writer to ensure that facts are correctly used and verifiable by reputable sources. From this point on, the assigned associate serves as the main point of contact between Spectator and the author of the submission.
