Lobbyist Program
WRITING AN EDITORIAL
You will write an editorial for the student newspaper during the session. Most lobbyists do this during floor sessions when there isn't much to do but sit and listen (and send notes to legislators). Monday afternoon is a good time. Your editorial is a short piece - only 100 words minimum - but is required. It is best to turn your editorial in early so the paper publishes it in time to influence people, but it must be turned in by Tuesday afternoon by the announced deadline.
SAMPLE EDITORIAL
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Senate Bill 25, sponsored by Senator Jane Doe, is a bill proposing that children begin to learn a foreign language, decided by each district, in first grade. It is a proven fact that children learn languages much faster than teenagers and adults. They also retain information better. America has gotten an attitude that English is the superior language and everyone should conform to our standards. Whether this is true is not the issue. The issue is that not everyone speaks English and the sooner we realize this, the sooner we will grow as a nation. This bill is also based on the fact that learning a foreign language broadens your mind and allows you to learn other things better. I urge everyone to support Senate Bill 25!
Sally Roe, Lobbyist Two Dot High School
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