~ Alia E. Dastagir, "'Riots,' 'violence,' 'looting': Words matter when talking about race and unrest, experts say," USA Today, May 31, 2020
Jun 25, 2020
USA Today tries to downplay the term "riot"
Language choices matter: The term "riot" is loaded, and it's why many use "rebellion," instead, experts said. One suggests reckless violence. The other signifies political resistance to oppression.
~ Alia E. Dastagir, "'Riots,' 'violence,' 'looting': Words matter when talking about race and unrest, experts say," USA Today, May 31, 2020
~ Alia E. Dastagir, "'Riots,' 'violence,' 'looting': Words matter when talking about race and unrest, experts say," USA Today, May 31, 2020
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