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“You can’t just wave it away and say, ‘Oh, these are made up terms so they’re no good,’” one linguist said. “All language is made up, and it’s made up because we have a need to say things.”
Kelly Goonan writes that asking for pronouns, gender-inclusive language, and specialized training can make a world of difference in healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients.
Here's some recommendations on supporting your queer community as we head into 2024. What's your resolution for supporting LGBTQ+ lives?
Immediately following the historic Senate vote to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the federal hate-crimes law, controversy erupted over the Employment Non-Discrimination Act now under consideration in the House of Representatives. The Democratic House leadership is considering stripping protections for transgender people from ENDA after a preliminary vote count found the measure would not pass if it had trans-inclusive language.
Art teacher Stacy Bailey attempted to start a dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity in her school district. Her bosses weren't pleased.
Her executive order draws the line on language amid a nationwide push for gender inclusivity.
The 34-year-old California man sent threatening messages to Meriam-Webster because he was upset about LGBTQ-inclusive language.
Midler claimed that trans-inclusive language erases women, while Gray said, "Just because you go change your parts doesn't make you a woman."
The self-paced online training is designed for coaches, athletic directors, and other adults who work in youth sports.
That’s quite the mouthful.
The flute-playing musician peppered her banter between songs with gender-inclusive language.
The Our Flag Means Death star is vocally pushing back against a recent decision to ban the use of inclusive language in Buenos Aires schools.
Patrick Sammon takes questions from The Advocate about Log Cabin's decision to endorse the McCain-Palin ticket and predicts seeing more inclusive language from the campaign before voters cast their ballots November 4.
Inclusive language listings pay off in the latest analysis of LGBTQ+ traveler experiences.
The United Nations adopts a groundbreaking agenda, but does it really protect LGBT people? The HRC's Jean Freedberg helps sort it out.
