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Letters to the editor are published on available space and at the editor's discretion. The editor reserves the right to withhold publication of a letter for any reason. The editor also reserves the right to add an editor's comment at the end of the letter if the editor believes portions of the published letter may be inaccurate or misleading.

Guest columns

Please contact the opinion editor at opinion@kansan.com to see if space is available to publish a guest column.

Guest columns should be 500 words or fewer and must include all the information outlined in the letter to the editor policy.