#geographic-names tag

Letters: 'Irreparable harm' | Grade inflation | Blocking homes | Pivot from justice | Rule of law | Lacking authority

Geographic names like San Francisco Bay are public and can't be monopolized.

Grade inflation undermines educational integrity and is fueled by consumer pressures.

Denying new housing during a crisis is unethical and may warrant litigation.

California will remove the derogatory term 'squaw' from over 30 geographic features by 2025, promoting inclusivity and cultural respect.

California is renaming places that contain the derogatory term 'squaw' to address historic injustices towards Indigenous women.

California is eliminating the term 'squaw' from over 100 place names due to its racist connotations toward Indigenous women.

California is replacing over 30 derogatory place names by 2025, addressing offensive terms tied to Indigenous women.

California will remove the derogatory term 'squaw' from over 30 geographic features by 2025, promoting inclusivity and cultural respect.

California is renaming places that contain the derogatory term 'squaw' to address historic injustices towards Indigenous women.

California is eliminating the term 'squaw' from over 100 place names due to its racist connotations toward Indigenous women.

California is replacing over 30 derogatory place names by 2025, addressing offensive terms tied to Indigenous women.

The U.S. is renaming geographic sites linked to problematic historical names, aiming for greater sensitivity toward marginalized groups.