These articles represent the newspaper's position on a given issue. Any group of people can ask for a meeting with the editorial board. It is best to have some sort of title for this. Look through back issues of the newspaper. If a person connected with the conflict comes through town, for example a human rights activist or a witness from Palestine, this is a good occasion to ask for a meeting with the editorial board.
Most people are nervous the first time they go on the radio or on television.
With practice it becomes easier and easier. The trick is to know what your message is beforehand and find a way to say it in a concise and accessible way. No matter what questions you are asked, be sure to put your message across. Your goal should be to set the agenda and define the terms of the discussion regardless of the questions you get. Here is an example of how to do this.