Letters to the Editor Policy

The Beverly Hills Standard welcomes reader letters that contribute to informed civic discussion. To protect journalistic integrity, we review all submissions before publication.

Last updated: February 07, 2026

1. Eligibility

• Letters must be submitted by a registered subscriber account.
• Submissions must include a valid display name and contactable account information.

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2. Editorial Standards

We evaluate letters based on editorial standards, not political alignment alone.

• No personal attacks, harassment, threats, or hate speech.
• No defamatory accusations or claims presented without support.
• No doxxing, private personal information, or targeted intimidation.
• No spam, promotional pitches, or duplicate campaign submissions.

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3. Review Process

• All letters are reviewed by editors before approval or publication.
• Editors may reject, approve, or request revisions for clarity and standards compliance.
• Editors may correct grammar and formatting while preserving your meaning.

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4. Publication Decisions

• Publication is discretionary and based on quality, civility, and relevance.
• Not all approved letters are guaranteed publication due to editorial capacity.
• We may withhold publication where legal, safety, or ethical concerns exist.

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5. Your Responsibility

• You are responsible for the accuracy of your submission.
• By submitting, you grant Beverly Hills Standard permission to publish and archive your letter.
• Submitted letters may be edited for length and style.