Myself, Me, and I: The Annoying Rise of Reflexive Pronouns Sebastian Morello January 8, 2025 A linguistic quirk reveals a deeper cultural drift towards self-obsession.
Almost Half of Vienna’s First-Graders Are Unable To Speak German Zoltán Kottász November 26, 2024 The Austrian capital’s generous welfare benefits attract immigrants—who largely don’t seem to integrate into society.
Asturian Language Proposal Sparks Fears of Separatism Nick Hallett October 3, 2024 Critics warn an attempt to make the Asturian language co-official in the province could marginalise Spanish.
United Nations Agency Declares War on ‘Gendered Language’ Graham Barnfield September 10, 2024 Bizarre priorities coincide with growing international criticism.
Germany: Hesse Becomes Second State To Ban Gender Neutral Language Robert Semonsen April 3, 2024 Green Party suggests CDU Minister-President aiming to outlaw ‘diversity’
Catalonia Urged To End Discrimination Against Spanish-Speaking Students Bridget Ryder March 19, 2024 EU Parliament responds to appeal from parents who say schools ignore domestic court ruling.
Don’t Say ‘Mother’: Dutch Lawmakers Caught Sneaking Through Changes in Official Terminology Tristan Vanheuckelom March 5, 2024 This latest assault on language reflecting biological reality is a potent reminder of the need for eternal vigilance.
Spain Officially Adopts and Promotes ‘Inclusive’ Language in Congress Bridget Ryder March 4, 2024 Rather than reflecting the way ordinary Spaniards speak, the institution’s regulations have been rewritten to awkwardly avoid masculine nouns.
Why I Don’t Have Any Values Erik Dahlberg March 3, 2024 My irritation, for which this article is the self-medicated balm, lies not with particular values, but with the ‘having of values’ as such.
Arabic: France’s New Second Language Hélène de Lauzun November 24, 2023 Linguistic data supports the increasing presence of North African-origin people in the French population.
