1. 22:26 14th Dec 2011

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    Reblogged from thenoobyorker

    Genetics & Politics: The New York Times may bar its writers from using the term "illegals"

    univisionnews:


    The world’s most influential newspaper may be adding the term “illegals” to its list of words not to use. (Flickr: orangeblob)

    By JUAN GASTELUM
    Channel: Immigration, Media

    Motivated by reader responses to a column by former executive editor Bill…

    lauded by reasonable people as a responsible use of language, derided by idiots as an attack by the “PC police”

     
    1. jejuneraccoon reblogged this from stfuxenobigotry and added:
      APENAS. The Gray Lady is really behind many other newspapers in this respect. Check your AP Stylebook.
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    4. afroxander reblogged this from thenoobyorker and added:
      See also: http://colorlines.com/droptheiword/
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      YES YES YES YES YES. Thank you. Stop
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      lauded by reasonable people as a responsible use of language, derided by idiots as an attack by the “PC police”
    10. This was featured in #Long Reads
    11. planetsedge reblogged this from thenoobyorker and added:
      Obscene that writers trained to keep bias in check are having this suggested by a style guide.
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      FINALLY.