The New Yorker House Style Joins the Internet Age
Briefly

Jonathan Blitzer highlights the influence of Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, on the immigration discourse that is shaping American electoral politics. Abbott's authority and decisions have had a profound impact on the Republican narrative, particularly empowering Trump's approach to the immigration debate. Additionally, the newsletter discusses recent adjustments to the magazine's style guide, revealing a push toward modernizing grammar and style, while retaining some longer-standing idiosyncrasies like the diaeresis in certain words.
Greg Abbott’s unchecked authority in immigration policy has played a crucial role in the shift of electoral politics in Texas and beyond, especially with regards to Trump's influence.
The overwhelming support for certain quirks in style, like preserving the diaeresis, contrasts with the magazine's willingness to embrace modern changes in language.
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