The 12 months ends with heartbreaking and miserable headlines right here at dwelling and across the globe.
We may all use a bit hope and concord. Enter the Opinion Part’s annual “Headlines Readers Need to See” contest to examine a greater 2024.
The place do you discover inspiration – native or nationwide politics, the setting, sports activities, widespread tradition, social justice points? See headlines within the pages of The Seattle Occasions, on-line and in information alerts to get a really feel for the true factor. Maintain it civil and concise (a headline is a handful of phrases, not a paragraph). Tug on the heartstrings or tickle the humorous bone; have enjoyable with wordplay or preserve it straight.
In case you are a finalist, your headline will seem in print and on-line on New 12 months’s Day. The highest three headlines rated by our workers will even win Seattle Occasions swag.
The highest three headlines in 2023 have been “Sue Hen chosen to be foremost topic of UW anti-aging examine,” Darcy Hilby, Burien; “Musk ado about nothing: Twitter folds,“ Cheryl Moore, Olympia; and “In a uncommon burst of sanity, 2023 passes with out a single mass capturing in the US.,“ Deborah Fields, Blaine.
HOW TO JOIN: Submit as much as two headlines by December 14 through electronic mail to letters@seattletimes.com with the topic line “2024 Headline Contest.” Please present your full title, handle and cellphone quantity for affirmation. Solely your title and metropolis of residence will likely be printed in case your entry is printed.