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Don't Use 'TERF,' AP Stylebook Advises

"Trans-exclusionary radical feminist" and "TERF" are "vague and politicized," says the widely used style guide.

AP Says Homophobia Off the Mark in Describing Antigay Bigotry

The news service's widely used style guide has added language advising against use of the term, saying it amounts to a diagnosis of mental disability.

'They' Is Now Part of the Associated Press Stylebook

The new announcement came on Thursday.

AP and NYT Will Refer to Manning as Chelsea

Both The New York Times and the Associated Press have announced, beginning today, they will correctly refer to Manning by her female gender and requested name.

AP: Same-Sex Couples 'Generally' Not Husbands or Wives

An Associated Press style memo says the news service prefers 'partners' even when describing legally married same-sex pairs.