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They/Them, LatinX, Rigged: The history behind three words

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Exploring the History and Politics of Words

This chapter explores the history and politics behind words like 'they', 'Latinx', and 'rigged', taking a nerdy approach to understanding their significance. The discussion highlights a new book on language evolution and celebrates the constant changes in English language.

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