In Episode 74, Bill and Jumelle talk about a list of words and phrases published by Third Way that you should avoid lest you be thought of as too woke!
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#woke #thirdway #forbiddenwords #politicalspeech
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/22/democrats-woke-language-blacklist-00519421
#forbiddensongs with #forbiddenwords
XG - #WOKE UP (easy lyrics)
Call for poems based on the list of forbidden words issued by USGov
https://winningwriters.submittable.com/submit/323173/live-and-let-dei-anthology-no-fee
**SHORT DEADLINE** May 3rd
#poetry #anthology #dei #LiveAndLetDEI #poem #poets #OpenCall #ForbiddenWords #Censorship
"I'm looking for poems where the humorous, satirical, or innovative use of the forbidden words is a central part of the technique or content. If your piece merely happens to include a couple of the words, it's still eligible but may not grab me as much. "Poems don't need to comment directly on current events. The whole situation of linguistic distortion and politically motivated erasure concerns me as much as the words themselves. You might choose a wholly different 'safe' poetic topic, precisely to show how all of our discourse will be warped by an environment of censorship, whether we're writing about flowers or civil rights. "Whatever your topic, we want fresh takes and subtlety." —Jendi Reiter, editor Submit an original poem that makes creative use of the words that the Trump administration is flagging on government websites and research papers. See the list (PDF). There is no fee to enter. Final judge: Jendi Reiter. We strongly prefer unpublished work that was written for this anthology rather than older poems that happen to include some of the keywords. Poems may be on any topic, but one or more of the keywords should play a significant role in the structure or contents (e.g., a sestina with six of the keywords as the repeating end-words). Satire is welcome. No AI-generated work. No restriction on age or nationality of author. The primary language of the poem should be English. Please omit your name from the file you submit. We prefer 12-point type or larger. Please avoid fancy, hard-to-read fonts. Everyone who enters this contest will receive an electronic copy of the anthology, and it will be made available free to the public. There is no other compensation, just notoriety and justice. If your submission is selected for publication, you agree to give Winning Writers a nonexclusive license to publish your work online with attribution (you may use a pen name). You retain all other rights. You are free, for example, to publish your work in print or online elsewhere, whether or not you are selected for publication in this anthology. Please submit only one poem. If you need help, please email [email protected].
Forbidden words
In a future where the climate crisis had spiraled out of control, society had fractured into two distinct tiers: the protected elite, living in domed cities powered by clean energy, and the marginalized populations struggling to survive outside. These barriers, both physical and systemic, defined life for most.
Outside the domes, a diverse community of activists, advocates, and allies banded together. They were a culturally responsive group, representing a tapestry of identities—BIPOC, LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, and those assigned female and male at birth. Their advocacy revolved around equitable access to resources and health equity, particularly gender-affirming care and people-centered care for at-risk groups.
Inside the domes, the leadership promoted diversity superficially through token gestures but failed to address deep-seated issues of systemic oppression and implicit bias. Policies were biased toward maintaining the privilege of the elite, ignoring the cries of those excluded. Health disparities ran rampant, and cultural differences were dismissed as barriers rather than embraced through cultural competence and sensitivity.
The activists’ mission was clear: dismantle the inequities and enhance the diversity of decision-making systems. They championed social justice through intersectional allyship, recognizing how intertwined oppressions like racism, sexism, and ableism created compounded inequities. They sought to foster inclusivity not just within their ranks but for all key populations, including women and underserved groups, people with disabilities, and those historically underappreciated.
The trauma of being discriminated against wasn’t new to this group; they were a resilient, all-inclusive coalition that affirmed the need for diverse backgrounds and perspectives to solve global issues like environmental quality and sustainable clean energy. Yet, polarization grew as the elite used hate speech and stereotypes to delegitimize the movement.
A young advocate named Mx. Alma was the linchpin of the coalition’s efforts. They/them pronouns pinned to their jacket, Alma served as a bridge between the oppressed and those in power. Alma was non-binary, assigned female at birth, and biologically female—a living challenge to the rigid gender norms imposed by those in the domes. Alma’s life story was one of advocacy and promoting diversity, tirelessly working to unite disparate voices into one cohesive demand for equity.
Under Alma’s inclusive leadership, the activists broke through a critical barrier: securing access to climate science and data that had been hoarded by the elite. This data affirmed that their cries for justice were not unfounded but scientifically supported. Alma’s culturally appropriate approach, combined with intersectional activism, inspired even those within the domes to question their systemic biases.
In the end, the coalition's work wasn’t just about fighting oppression; it was about building a new, inclusive world where everyone, from the commercial sex worker to the clean energy scientist, had a true sense of belonging. It was a future where community equity wasn’t a dream but an everyday reality, and all genders, races, and socioeconomic statuses could thrive together.
#ForbiddenWords #BannedWords #FirstAmendment #BillOfRights #FreeSpeech #Censorship #Orwellianism #DefendDemocracy #HumanRights #LiberatoryFreewording #Stakeholders
https://stakeholderssgv.wpcomstaging.com/2025/03/01/words-matter/
Trump’s return to power accelerates a strategic assault on language, media, and institutions. From Steve Bannon’s ‘muzzle velocity’ strategy to Musk’s influence on digital speech, the weaponization of words is shaping the next political battleground. As DEI purges, press restrictions, and legal battles over free expression unfold, how does this war on language threaten democracy itself?
(To my US followers 🤫 ) I wrote: "Obviously, the immensely rich #diversity of choices offers evolutionary advantages for a wide variety of environments." I'm just writing about #moss sex. 😁 Without Newspeak. 💪
I'm proud to use the so-called "flagged" words ▶️ https://steadyhq.com/en/naturematchcuts/posts/00aabadd-63c5-4f3d-93a9-e93ebda61377
Yes, my podcast comeback episode will be about #Moss!
#mosstodon #NatureMatchCuts #podcast #DEI #forbiddenWords #NFI #biology #bryology #ecology #biodiversity #ReconnectWithNature #fascination
Here is a complete list of the “forbidden words” issued by America’s fascist dictatorship. This is why we must fight now and fight hard.
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activism
activists
advocacy
advocate
advocates
barrier
barriers
biased
biased toward
biases
biases towards
bipoc
black and latinx
community diversity
community equity
cultural differences
cultural heritage
culturally responsive
disabilities
disability
discriminated
discrimination
…
#ForbiddenWords #Fascism #Resist #Protest #Rebellion #BannedWords
Black White Blue in the South
Justbeep
Alun Kirby
Rade Räystäs
Bregt Lameris
Stakeholders SGV
Petra van Cronenburg
joaquinluz
Mark Wyner Won’t Comply 