Governor Abbott's call to ban transgender teachers is part of a much larger effort to dehumanize and exclude transgender individuals

We have examined how this language obscures power dynamics, gaslights people, and shields perpetrators from accountability.

One of the most toxic ways that bullying is minimized and enabled is by claiming the bulling was nothing more than "joking".

Your right to express your opinions does not give you license to harass and bully others.

A powerful example of linguistic integrity in action came in Lady Gaga's recent response to the hateful comments directed at Dylan Mulvaney.

Some of you may think my recent articles and posts about the danger of hate speech are over the top, unfair, or simply an overreaction. But

One of the most insidious forms of minimizing language is the characterization of bigoted views as mere "opinions."

One of the most insidious forms of minimizing language is the characterization of bigoted views as mere "opinions."

Another form of minimizing language is the mislabeling of harassment as a mere "difference of opinion" This obscures the reality of abuse.

When backlash crosses the line into hate, it must be immediately called out for what it is.

Minimizing language are words and phrases that downplay the severity, harm, or unacceptability of acts of hate, prejudice, and injustice.

Language is a powerful tool that shapes how we perceive and respond to the world around us.

I believe we must have the courage to name hate clearly when we see it, just as Lady Gaga did in response to hateful comments on the post.

Drag is not inherently sexual and drag queen story hours for children are not the same as adult-oriented drag shows.