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Op-ed

An op-ed is a piece of writing that someone writes about their opinion on a topic. It is usually published in a newspaper or online. People write op-eds to express their thoughts and feelings about important issues such as politics, health, environment, education and many more. It is important to remember that an op-ed is not a news story, but rather a place where people can share their views on a topic. So, it’s like when you tell your parents what you think about something, but the article is for grown-ups who want to share their ideas with lots of people.
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