Tag Archive for: Language

The calming effect of reading poetry before sleep
In 2016 Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President, and the…

What’s wrong with most synonyms for earning a certification, degree, diploma, or licensure?
In order to minimize confusion, and be properly understood, it’s…

Misapplying appropriation, co-optation, commodification & fetishization
The recent social media discussion over the work and legacy of…

What’s in a name? Exconvict, formerly incarcerated, or returning citizen?
In the field of corrections, there are lots of labels, names,…

Be mindful of the “lived experience fallacy” and its cousin, “those who are closest to the problem are in the best position to change it”
Occasionally I hear and see the comment (also known as…