Senate adopts bill replacing 'alien' with 'noncitizen' in many state statutes; opponents warn of legal ambiguity House Bill 2,632 would update statutory language to use 'noncitizen' instead of 'alien' in many places; supporters framed the change as reducing stigma, while opponents and several senators warned that partial substitutions could create inconsistency with federal law; the bill passed 31-18.

The Washington Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill to replace the term "alien" with "noncitizen," igniting a heated debate over language and legal clarity.

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Committee hears mixed testimony on replacing 'alien' with 'noncitizen' in state law Supporters, including immigrant‑advocacy groups and legal services, said House Bill 2632 would remove dehumanizing language and improve clarity; opponents warned of administrative burden and possible misalignment with federal terminology. The committee heard both legal and personal testimony.

House Bill 2632 aims to replace the term "alien" with "noncitizen" in state law, sparking a heated debate on human dignity versus potential legal complications.

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Our second publication by O'Neill (2021) examines gender and language ideologies and examines how they affect gendered language reform. Check it out below!
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South Korean lawmaker urges military to retire Japanese era terms, reviving debate on language and identity Why this matters nowSouth Korea is revisiting the language used by its armed forces. Rep. Hwang Hee, a member of...

South Korean lawmaker urges military to retire Japanese era terms, reviving debate on language and identity #SouthKorea #KoreanLanguage #LanguageReform

Japan to Overhaul Romanization: Hepburn System Set to Replace Kunrei After 70 Years Japan’s Historic Romanization Reform: Why the Switch to Hepburn MattersJapan is on the verge of a major language reform, set...

Japan to Overhaul Romanization: Hepburn System Set to Replace Kunrei After 70 Years #LanguageReform #Education #Culture

Legislators amend gender-specific language in Chapter 53 in major inclusivity effort Legislators revise Chapter 53 to replace gendered terms with gender-neutral language.

Massachusetts legislators are making history by amending Chapter 53 to embrace inclusivity with gender-neutral language!

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Senate adjusts human services bill language to address incapacitated individuals Senate modifies terminology in human services bill to align with updated statute language

The Senate's recent amendment to the human services bill redefines "public inebriates" to "persons who are incapacitated," reflecting a significant shift in legislative language that could impact many lives.

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Speciesist Language: Its Implications For Pakistan - Stratheia It ranks among the worst performers in animal welfare and is categorized as “E” under the Animal Protection Index (API),

Verbal violence leads to real violence. Change the words, change the world—for animals and for us.
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Montana schools to adopt emotional disability terminology for special education services Montana's HB 866 shifts terminology from emotional disturbance to emotional disability in schools.

Montana lawmakers are pushing to replace the stigmatizing term "emotional disturbance" with "emotional disability," a shift that could transform how students are supported in schools.

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Montana lawmakers approve HB 866 to redefine emotional disabilities in special education House Bill 866 allows 'emotional disability' terminology in Montana's special education law.

Montana's House Bill 866 is set to transform special education by replacing "emotional disturbance" with "emotional disability," promoting a more compassionate understanding of students' needs.

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