Perry: The return of the r-word

Perry: The return of the r-word

When slurs become acceptable, so do open hatred and bigotry.

Words That Wound: Trump, the R-Word, and the Stakes for the Vulnerable

When the president uses a word meant to wound, it is not a question of legality. It is a question of dignity. Every time a leader normalizes dehumanizing language, they signal who is worth respect, and who is expendable. George Cassidy Payne When Donald Trump called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz the R-word, some rushed to defend him: freedom of speech. He can say what he wants. He is protected. End of discussion. But this is not a freedom-of-speec…