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!

This is a Tough Time for Animal Welfare

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Now is the time to adopt an animal, says Stephanie Nistler, Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe CEO.

Liberty Utilities Doesn’t Own the Sun

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In this January My Shot, Peter Tucker takes issue with Liberty Utilities’ solar program, contending it must be easier and more cost effective for consumers.

Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments Are Essential

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In this January My Shot, Steve Teshara explains why Placer County’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments are essential.

Airport Noise, Runways, and Community

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In this January My Shot, Rick Stephens agrees airport noise is a problem for nearby homeowners, and says lavatory spending is not outrageous.

Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments = Developers’ Dreams Come True

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In December’s My Shot, Tahoe City’s Ron Grassi, a retired attorney, asserts the amended Tahoe Basin Area Plan makes too many concessions to developers.

Steve Randall’s 37 Years at TDRPD Made all the Difference

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In his December My Shot, writer Pete Kristian lauds Steve Randall for his 37 years as general manager of the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District. Randall will retire this winter.

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.