Dropping the ‘i’ Word — History, Humanity and Martians
Dropping the ‘i’ Word — History, Humanity and Martians
By Andrew Lam, Helen Zia and Chitra Divakaruni, Texas Observer Ed. Note: In early April the Associated Press announced that it would no longer use the word “illegal” when referring to undocumented […]
New York Times Responds to AP “I” Word Ban
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Once the Associated Press changed it’s practice concerning the use of the term “illegal alien” last week most, if not all, eyes turned toward the New […]
‘Illegal Immigrant’: What Words to Use Becomes a Debate Itself
By Cindy Chang and Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times Most news organizations have long used the term “illegal immigrant,” which some people find offensive. They prefer “undocumented,” arguing that “illegal” […]
Associated Press Finally Drops the “I” Word
Victor Landa, NewsTaco Finally. There’s something decidedly sarcastic in writing that. Yesterday, late in the afternoon, my Twitter feed fluttered a little about an Associated Press announcement. The AP has […]
“Illegal Immigrant” Term Offensive To Nearly Half Of Latino Voters
By Latinovations Nearly half of Latino Voters, 46%, find the term “illegal immigrant” offensive, according to a recentpoll conducted by Fox News Latino. The term has become one of the most […]
