Headlines: The I-Word Is Out at the AP. Will the NYT and LAT Be Next?
By Channing Kennedy on April 8, 2013 1:42 PM
Who’s dropping the i-word? Your roundup of the week’s news. Read More
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Drop the I-Word is a public education campaign powered by immigrants and diverse communities across the country that value human dignity and are working to eradicate the dehumanizing slur "illegals" from everyday use and public discourse. The i-word opens the door to racial profiling and violence and prevents truthful, respectful debate on immigration. No human being is "illegal." Learn more
La campaña llamada "Drop the I-Word" en ingles y conocida en español como "Ningún Ser Humano Es Ilegal" cuenta con la participación de migrantes y comunidades diversas a través del país que valoran la dignidad humana y están trabajando para retirar el epíteto deshumanizante, 'ilegales,' del uso cotidiano y el discurso publico. El insulto abre el paso al perfilamiento racial y la violencia y obstruye la verdad y el respeto en el debate migratorio. Ningún Ser Humano es 'Ilegal.' Leer más
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Hey New York Times, Get With The Times: New Drop The I-Word Video!
By Channing Kennedy on April 4, 2013 10:50 AM
Tell the New York Times: dropping the i-word is in. Read More
Associated Press Stylebook Drops ‘Illegal Immigrant’
By Channing Kennedy on April 2, 2013 1:38 PM
The Associated Press announced on Tuesday they will no longer recommend journalists use the term illegal immigrant when referring to immigrants in the United States without legal permission. Read More
From ABC News Univision, 7 Politicians Who’ve Dropped The I-Word
By Channing Kennedy on April 1, 2013 2:02 PM
Here’s seven politicians embracing a humane approach to the discussion. Read More
Open letter from Drop the I-Word to The New York Times
By Mónica Novoa on October 1, 2012 1:47 PM
Drop the I-Word’s open letter to The New York Times following a blog post about reporter Julia Preston’s reasons for using the i-word. Read More
I will not call any human being "illegal." The racially charged slur and related terms confuse the immigration debate, fuel violence and don't reflect my values. I join communities nationwide in challenging all media to do the same.
No le llamaré "ilegal" a ningún ser humano. Este insulto racial y palabras asociadas confunden el debate migratorio, emprenden la violencia y no reflejan mis principios. Me uno a comunidades al nivel nacional exigiéndole a los medios de comunicación que hagan igual.
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The epithet “illegals” promotes a culture of intolerance and violence toward foreign nationals, undocumented immigrants, and people of color. Say these instead:
- Undocumented immigrants
- Unauthorized immigrants
- NAFTA refugee
- More in our toolkit
Términos Precisos
El epíteto "ilegales" promueve la cultura de la intolerancia y la violencia hacia los extranjeros, los migrantes indocumentados, y la gente de color. Hay otros términos que podemos usar, por ejemplo:por ejemplo:
- Migrantes indocumentados
- Migrantes no-autorizados
- Refugiados por tratados de libre comercio
- Vea más en el estuche de herramientas
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GOP strategists have won the messaging war—and Democrats have conceded defeat. Gabriel Thompson tells the long, sad story of D.C.’s immigrant-bashing rhetoric.
Who’s Dropping It?
¿Quién esta dejando el epíteto?
See the full list of media outlets and organizations that have pledged to stop the dehumanizing use of the word “illegal”.
Vea la lista completa de organizaciones y fuentes periodísticas que han prometido no usar la deshumanizante palabra “I”.
Your pledge will be added to the growing list of people and groups that are asking media outlets to drop the i-word. We will keep you updated by email on the campaign and how you can take action.
Su compromiso se añadirá a la lista creciente de personas y grupos que están pidiendo a los medios de comunicación a abandonar el i-palabra. Les mantendremos informados por correo electrónico sobre la campaña y cómo se puede actuar.
