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How I Dealt With White Cops Spouting the N-Word at Work
As a Black man in the Halifax Police Department, author Calvin Lawrence writes about how he had to choose battles wisely.
A Kiwi MP Is Reclaiming the C-Word and People Are Pissed
The debate kicked off when Marama Davidson mentioned the slur being used in violent threats against her—but that’s not the part that has the nation talking.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Paul Manafort reportedly wiretapped and threatened with indictment, GOP candidate in Alabama drops racial epithets, Pentagon chief mulled putting nukes back in South Korea, and more.
This Leading Trans Porn Company Is Wiping Slurs from Its Site
One of the longest-running trans porn sites in the world has renamed itself, shedding the "shemale" term.
How Will We Curse Once Everyone's Immune to 'Fuck'?
We spoke to Benjamin Bergen, an author and linguist, about what might happen if curse words stop working.
An Asian-American Musician's Five-Year Battle to Get His 'Offensive' Band Name Trademarked
The US government told Simon Tam that the name of his band the Slants was too racist to trademark, but he thinks a bunch of white people shouldn't be the ones to decide that.
It's Hard to be a Gay Athlete in Australia and New Zealand
For a huge number of Australian and New Zealand LGBT athletes, coming out to their teams isn't an option.
Why the Words We Use to Talk About Mental Health Are Important
The stigmatizing of mental illness continues to discourage people from seeking help or speaking openly about their experiences.
The NFL Is Cracking Down on Racial Slurs, Still Has a Team Named After a Racial Slur
You can get a 15-yard penalty if you call an opposing player or a ref a you-know-what.
Facebook Blocked Me Because I Said 'Faggot,' Even Though I'm Gay
Mark Zuckerberg's social media website is censoring homosexuals.