Animal Awareness / List of Newspapers

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Animal Awareness organizes campaigns that aim to educate the public, businesses, and legislators about animal use and abuse issues as well as promote the many humane alternatives.

List of Maryland Newspapers

Animal Awareness encourages all who can to express their views about the humane and compassionate alternatives to using animals for food, entertainment, sport, fashion, and medical research. By writing Letters to the Editor and Editorial Opinion Letters, a voice for the animals will be reaching thousands of people, even tens of thousands, for the minimal effort of writing one or two letters. And, since this is a mainstream outreach method, the readers are likely to actually consider the point being made more than they would from those they may deem "radicals" or "activists." For information about what animals endure from the animal-use industries, go to our Types of Abuse page.

If you write a letter to the editor it will most likely be printed, especially in the smaller local newspapers. Thousands will be made aware of the reality of what goes on behind the scenes.

The most effective letters are those that are polite, well thought out, and do not use overly emotional language in making the points. Let the facts speak for themselves. Using overly dramatic language may tend to turn off some readers. Plus it is not needed since the factual statements will make the case for you. Statements that are critical of the public are also counterproductive. Remember, you are trying to get people to read your views and consider them seriously. Your goal is not to criticize others; your goal should be to make the public aware about what the animals endure.

Opinion letters that come from you as an individual have a bit more leeway in expressing your concerns about the animal welfare points. Letters written representing an organization should be much more formal and technical in nature so as to be viewed as focused and rational about one's campaign.

List of community newspapers that accept letters to the editor:

Anne Arundel County
	Letters to the Editor The Capital-Gazette P.O. Box 911 Annapolis, MD 21404	Policy: The Capital welcomes your letters and will publish all that are not libelous or in poor taste. Because we wish to be fair to all our readers, we must ask them to limit themselves to one letter a month, of no more than 300 words. Please include your address and your daytime phone number so that your letter can be verified. fax: 410-268-4643, capletts@capitalgazette.com

	Annapolis Times 10750 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044	phone: 410-730-3620, fax: 410-997-4564 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.
Baltimore City
	Baltimore Business Journal 111 Market Place Suite 720 Baltimore, MD 21202	410-576-1161 E-mail baltimore@bizjournals.com Fax 410-752-3112, attention editor Or, use the online submission form

	The Baltimore Chronicle	editor@baltimorechronicle.com

	The Baltimore Guide R&B Publishing Co. 526 S. Conkling St. Baltimore, MD 21224	410-732-6600 or 410-752-8686 Letters: letters@baltimoreguide.com Editor: Jacqueline Watts, editor@baltimoreguide.com

	The Baltimore Gay Paper P.O. Box 22575 Baltimore, MD 21203	410-837-7748 News Editor: Mike Chase, Editor@bgp.org

	The Baltimore Sun P.0. Box 1377 Baltimore, MD 21278	410-332-6000, letters@baltsun.com Policy: Be sure to include contact information, including both day and evening phone numbers.

	The Baltimore Messenger 409 Washington Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204	phone: 410-337-2400, fax: 410-337-2490 cjefferson@patuxent.com Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.

	The Baltimore Times 2513 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218	phone: 410-366-3900, fax: 410-243-1627 info@btimes.com

	Editor, c/o City Paper 812 Park Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201	Online submission form: http://www.citypaper.com/current/contact.html

	The Sentinel 30 West 25th St. Baltimore, MD 21218	410-243-4141 Editor: Larry Krause
Baltimore County
	Arbutus Times 757 Frederick Road Suite 103 Baltimore, MD 21228	phone: 410-788-4500, fax: 410-788-4103 arbutustimes@patuxent.com Policy: Letters must include the writer's name, address and day and evening telephone numbers.

	Catonsville Times 757 Frederick Road Suite 103 Baltimore, Maryland 21228	phone: 410-788-4500, fax: 410-788-4103 catonsvilletimes@patuxent.com Policy: Letters must include the writer's name, address and day and evening telephone numbers.

	The Jeffersonian 409 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204	phone: 410-337-2400, fax: 410-337-2490 Jeffersonian@patuxent.com Policy: Be sure to include your name, address and telephone number for confirmation purposes.

	North County News 409 Washington Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204	phone: 410-337-2400, fax: 410-337-2490 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.

	Northeast Times Booster 409 Washington Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204	phone: 410-337-2400, fax: 410-337-2490 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.

	Northeast Times Recorder 409 Washington Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204	phone: 410-337-2400, fax: 410-337-2490 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.

	Owings Mills Times 409 Washington Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204	phone: 410-337-2400, fax: 410-337-2490 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.

	Towson Times 409 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204	phone: 410-337-2400, fax: 410-337-2490 towsontimes@patuxent.com Policy: Letters should include the writer's name, address and day and evening telephone numbers.

Calvert County
	The Calvert Recorder 440 Main St. Prince Frederick, MD 20678	Editor: Joel Davis, jdavis@somdnews.com Telephone: 410-535-1214 or 301-855-1029 Fax: 410-535-5883
Carroll County
	Carroll County Times P.O. Box 346 Westminster, MD 21158	Submit opinions using the online submission form (scroll to very bottom) Editor: Jim Lee, 410-857-7878, jimlee@lcniofmd.com
Cecil County
	Letters to the Editor Cecil Whig P.O. Box 429 Elkton, MD 21922	Fax: 410-398-4044 or email whigletters@chespub.com Policy: The Cecil Whig encourages letters from readers. Please sign your letter and include a telephone number where you can be reached during the day. Although there is a 300-word limit for letters, the briefer the better. Letters will be edited for clarity, fairness and length. Letters accepted may also be posted at the Whig's website, www.cecilwhig.com.
Charles County
	Maryland Independent 7 Industrial Park Dr. Waldorf, MD 20602	301-884-9400 Editor: Angela Breck, abreck@somdnews.com
Cumberland
	Cumberland Times-News 19 Baltimore St. Cumberland, Maryland 21502	301-722-4600 For letters to the editor, please email the Editorial Department. Editorial E-Mail Editorial Fax: (301) 722-5270
District of Columbia
	Letters to the Editor WASHINGTON CITY PAPER 2390 Champlain St., NW Washington, DC 20009	mail@washcp.com (202) 332-2100

	Letters to the Editor The Washington Post 1150 15th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20071	Policy: Letters must be exclusive to The Washington Post, and must include the writer's home address and home and business telephone numbers. (Letters via regular mail should also be signed.) Because of space limitations, those published are subject to abridgment. Although we are unable to acknowledge those letters we cannot publish, we appreciate the interest and value the views of those who take the time to send us their comments. You may also email your letters to: Letters@washpost.com

	Letters to the Editor The Washington Times 3600 New York Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20002	Policy: Submit a letter to the editor. Your letter will be considered for publication, provided you include your name, address, and a phone number where we can reach you. You may also email your letters to: letters@washingtontimes.com Tel: 202-636-3000
Easton
	The Star Democrat Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 600 Easton, Md. 21601	Policy: The Star Democrat welcomes letters to the editor. There is a 250-word limit. Letters should be typed or legibly written. Letters must be signed and include the writer's address and phone number. Letters should include writer's name, regular mailing address and phone number. Include the title "Letter to the Editor" in the subject line. You may also fax or email your letters to: fax: 410-770-4019, stardem@cpc.chespub.com
Emmitsburg
	Emmitsburg Dispatch	Policy: The Emmitsburg Dispatch encourages its readers to express their thoughts and opinions about issues that appear in this publication or affect the community. Letters must be exclusive to the Dispatch and should be no longer than 300 words in length. They must be signed and include the writer's address and phone number to be used for verification. The Dispatch reserves the right to edit for content and space. Deadline for letters is the 15th of each month. editor@emmitsburgdispatch.com.
Frederick
	The Frederick News-Post PO Box 578 Frederick, MD 21705-0578	301-662-1177 Online submission form: http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/contact/index.htm (scroll down).

	The Gazette 13 E. Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701	Phone: 301-682-4046, Fax: 301-682-7234 editor@gazette.net, specify that you are writing to the Frederick Gazette.
Hagerstown
	The HERALD-MAIL 100 Summit Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21740	301-733-5131 Newsroom fax: 301-714-0245 opinion@herald-mail.com
Howard County
	The Columbia Flyer 10750 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044	phone: 410-730-3620, fax: 410-997-4564 hcletters@patuxent.com Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.

	The Howard County Times 10750 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044	phone: 410-730-3620, fax: 410-997-4564 hcletters@patuxent.com Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.
Montgomery County
	Burtonsville Gazette 615 Main Street Laurel, Maryland 20707	phone: 301-725-2000, fax: 301-317-8736 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.

	The Gazette 1200 Quince Orchard Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD 20878	Phone: 301-948-3120, Fax: 301-670-7183 editor@gazette.net, specify that you are writing to the Montgomery Gazette.

	Silver Spring Gazette 615 Main Street Laurel, Maryland 20707	phone: 301-725-2000, fax: 301-317-8736 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.
Ocean City
	Maryland Times-Press 115 East Carroll St. Salisbury, MD 21801	410-749-7171 Online submission form: http://www.delmarvanow.com/customerservice/contactus.html
Prince George's County
	The Gazette 8201 Corporate Dr. Suite 1200 Landover, MD 20785	Phone: 301-731-2100, Fax: 301-731-2141 editor@gazette.net, specify that you are writing to the Prince George's Gazette.

	Laurel Leader 615 Main Street Laurel, MD 20707	phone: 301-725-2000, fax: 301-317-8736 laurelleadernews@patuxent.com Policy: Letters must include the writer's first and last name, city of residence and daytime phone number. Letters are likely to be edited for space, so should be kept short.

	Prince George's County Times 10750 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044	phone: 410-730-3620, fax: 410-997-4564 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.

	Soundoff! 615 Main Street Laurel, Maryland 20707	phone: 301-725-2000, fax: 301-317-8736 Policy: Please include a daytime phone number for verification and the name of your community. Do not send email attachments. Limit letters to 200 words.
St. Mary's County
	The Enterprise P.O. Box 700 Lexington Park, MD 20653	301-862-2111 Editor: Rick Boyd, rboyd@somdnews.com
National
	USA Today 7950 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22108-0605	1-800-487-2956 Use the online submission form
Universities
	The Retriever Weekly University Center 214 1000 Hilltop Circle UMBC Baltimore, MD 21250	Editor-in-Chief: Brandon Dudley, brandon@trw.umbc.edu 410-455-1260 Policy: Letters to the editors are printed verbatim, although the editors reserve the right to edit any letter deemed lengthy, repetitive, libelous or otherwise in need of revision. The editors further reserve the right not to print any letter for any reason. Letters to the Editor must be typed or written legibly and include the author's name and telephone number. The author's name may be withheld upon request. Letters must be received by 12 p.m. on Thursday and may not exceed 400 words.

	The Diamondback 3150 South Campus Dining Hall, University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742	How to send a letter to the editor or guest column: The Diamondback welcomes your comments. Please limit letters to the editor to 300 words and guest columns to between 600 and 800 words. All submissions must be signed. The Diamondback will not print any anonymous submissions. Include your full name, year, major, e-mail address and day- and night-time phone numbers with your submission. All letters submitted become the property of The Diamondback, which reserves the right to edit letters and guest columns for content, grammar and length. Send your submissions to Justin Paprocki, Opinion Editor, either by e-mail at opinion@dbk.umd.edu or by postal mail.

	Frostburg State University Attn: The Bottom Line 101 Braddock Rd. Frostburg, MD 21532-1099	Online editor: rturner03@frostburg.edu

Thank you for all that you do giving a voice to those who cannot speak up for themselves!