NPR

When the words reporters use are junk, their stories are junk, too

Words are to journalists what calories are to athletes: Language is the primary fuel that powers storytelling. When professional athletes eat junk, their performance suffers and their fans are ...
Mashable

Why are people using the R-word again?

The R-word is making a comeback. Credit: Mashable illustration / Stacey Zhu Once pushed to the margins of acceptable language thanks to campaigns like "Spread the Word to End the Word," the R-word all ...
CNN

The ‘r-word’ is back. How a slur became renormalized

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article features language that may be hurtful to readers. On an April episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the host used a slur within the first 45 seconds of the show. “The word ...
YourTango

11 Forgotten Words That Are Oddly Relevant In This Day And Age

Try using these words when you're 'groking' for a time long ago. Language defines our humanity. From helping us to connect with other cultures to forming our social interactions and defining our ...