The Communal Cult
The Communal Cult
We need to become more conscious of where our language comes from, because what we choose to say and what we refuse to say both help define who we are. Internet slang is rarely neutral: words move through communities, carry assumptions with them, and often reach us after their original context has been stripped away. Some language comes from ordinary […]
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the identity of America, how it’s shaped by our shared culture, myths, and stories. If America were truly to change and become more progressive, part of that transformation would have to involve reframing our cultural heritage to align with new, humane, and collective values. Right now, many people struggle to feel patriotic because American patriotism […]
Language control has long been used as an instrument of oppression, intrinsically linked to systems of racism, colonialism, imperialism, and orientalism. It is not just about grammar or vocabulary—it is about power. The notion that there exists a single “correct” form of English is a myth constructed to uphold social hierarchies and maintain dominance over marginalized communities. In reality, language […]
