My Shot

My Shots are essentially our version of an Op-ed. These opinion pieces are either submitted to the paper, then vetted and edited by the opinion editor, or solicited based on our desires for hitting certain topics. My Shots are Moonshine Ink opinion pieces that must take a stance on an issue — typically starting with a problem, establishing an argument for your stance, then answering with a call to action.

Word limit for a traditional My Shot is 600 words, and as of 2021 we are accepting longer (1,000 word count limit) submissions on a case-by-case basis. Email editors@moonshineink.com to submit yours!

Truckee 2040 Falls Short on Environmental/Community Benefits

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In December’s My Shot, Mountain Area Preservation’s advocacy director, Sophia Heidrich, argues the Truckee General Plan Update, called Truckee 2040, doesn’t go far enough on protections for climate change, scenic corridors, marginalized community, and workforce housing. Heidrich urges readers to stay involved.

Living Under the Flight Path

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Truckee resident Megan Butcher says it’s time to stop using taxpayer money to subsidize the airport. The millions of dollars saved can provide much-needed benefits for the whole community.

Join Truckee Dirt Union to Help Make Mountain Biking Awesome

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In November’s My Shot, Truckee resident Matt Chappell explains why readers should join Truckee Dirt Union to help preserve and maintain our mountain bike trails, especially Donkey Town Trail (formerly Jackass Trail).

County Supervisor and SBC Vice President Say Yes to Measure V

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Supporters and opponents of the Measure V sales tax proposal on November’s ballot share their opinions.

Truckee Mayors Say No to Measure V

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Supporters and opponents of the Measure V sales tax proposal on November’s ballot share their opinions.

I, Too

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The aftershock of Kiely Rodni’s disappearance and death last month continues to shake our community. “I, too, am feeling it,” says, Moonshine Ink’s digital content reporter, Kyra Mattson.

Fact or Fiction?

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“While the disappearance of Kiely showed us the power and compassion of the Tahoe community, it also showed us the power and the danger of the internet,” writes Tahoe Expeditionary Academy student Callie Ross in her My Shot essay.

For Goodness Sake Inspired People, Changed Lives

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In her My Shot essay, Truckee resident Dinny Evans details the meaningful opening and history of For Goodness Sake, Truckee / North Tahoe’s go-to spot for spiritual work.

Use Extra TOT Funds to Take Care of Litter

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FaceOff: Resident Court Leve says more should be spent on trash generated by tourism taxes.

How TOT, TBID Funds Are Being Used

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FaceOff: NLTRA CEO Tony Karwowski says Placer County requires the money to fund transportation and affordable housing opportunities.