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The Gap Is Using ‘Merry Christmas’ Signs Instead of ‘Happy Holidays’?
18 November 2016 A series of stories has revived the claim that the retail chain was "ditching political correctness."
Articles tagged: political correctness 8 Total
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Yale Cancels Midterms After Students Were Upset by Trump’s Win
10 November 2016 Rumors claimed classes and exams were canceled at Yale due to student distress over Donald Trump's win, but the underlying facts didn't appear so polarized.
News Controversy
University of Chicago Issues Trigger Warning About Trigger Warnings
25 August 2016 The University of Chicago sent a letter to incoming students deriding an academic culture purportedly laden with "trigger warnings" and "safe spaces."
News Controversy
Police Called Over ‘Racist’ Brownies?
30 June 2016 Various accounts claim police were called to a New Jersey elementary school because a student was offended over "racist" brownies.
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Emory Students Traumatized by Trump Graffiti?
24 March 2016 A controversy at Emory University over graffiti promoting Donald Trump led to some predictably inaccurate media reports.
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Bowdoin Mini Sombrero Controversy
8 March 2016 A cultural sensitivity controversy at Bowdoin College was misconstrued to suggest that mini sombreros offended oversensitive students.
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Candy Fascists
22 October 2015 A satirical sign threatening to withhold Halloween candy from "bigoted children" caused offense among people who are offended by offended people.
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Linda Blare
27 August 2015
