Why Change Words?
Michelle posted this internal Washington Times memo:
From: Patrick Tuohy ptuohy@washingtontimes.com
> Date: February 25, 2008 4:43:13 PM EST
> To: twtnews@washingtontimes.com
> Cc: Patrick Tuohy ptuohy@washingtontimes.com
> Subject: Style changes
>
> All:
>
> Here are some recent updates to TWT style.
>
> 1) Clinton will be the headline word for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
>
> 2) Gay is approved for copy and preferred over homosexual, except in clinical references or references to sexual activity.
>
> 3) The quotation marks will come off gay marriage (preferred over homosexual marriage).
>
> 4) Moderate is approved, but centrist is still allowed.
>
> 5) We will use illegal immigrants, not illegal aliens.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Patrick
Just so that we are clear, Right Voices will not be going PC any time soon…
