Professional reporters and editors aren't the only folks who have a say in the national conversation. Reader contributions, in the form of op-eds and other essays, form a core part of our media tradition in the United States.

In this panel, we'll speak with the editors who help to manage some of the most widely read contributed sections in the country, including:

• Hilary Krieger, Opinion Editor at CNN Digital

• Walter Thompson, Editorial Manager at TechCrunch

We're waiting on one more panelist to confirm her attendance, but we're looking forward to a fantastic discussion.

As usual, this will be a 45-minute virtual panel on Zoom followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A, conducted via chat. We hope you can make it!

J.J.