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SumOfUs
A Progressive's Style Guide
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- Indigenous Use
“'Indigenous' is internationally inclusive for all Indigenous peoples. Whenever possible, use a specific name (e.g., Cherokee and Inuit). If you are not aware of the preferred name, whenever possible, ask.”
— p. 24, Indigeneity/Ancestry — Specific Recommendations
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“homeless person [used] / the homeless [avoided] / transient [avoided]”
— p. 21, Housing/Space — Y/? table (Terms used by housing rights activists / Terms avoided)
- unhoused / homeless Avoid
“Consider whether terms and phrasing are crass, inaccurate, or may reinforce stigma, implying criminalization or invoking fear (bum, indigent, vagrant, beggar) and take the time to re-word or frame the issue with adequate context to go against those patterns.”
— p. 21, Housing/Space — Specific Recommendations
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“persons experiencing homelessness or illness”
— p. 9, Economy — Y/? table (approved terms)