Floor Speech Submission Guidelines

Floor Speeches are a new take on op-eds. Our goal is to amplify thoughtful arguments regarding policy and politics from Organizations, Members of Congress, and their staff (anon. or attributable).

Submissions should follow these guidelines:

• Tell us what you’re for: paint a picture of what you believe in and why, not why someone else’s view is wrong.

• Length: Pieces should be quick and to the point. We’re not in college anymore!

• Tone: Thoughtful, respectful, and in good faith. This is a space for high-IQ debate, not partisanship.

• Structure: submissions should be broken up into 3 sections

  • Opening Statement (50 words): A concise summary of your argument.

  • One Minute (300 words): The substance of your argument.

  • Closing Argument (50 words): A summary or call to action. You can include a link here.

• Example: See a Floor Speech here.