A defence of Canadian spelling, with vigour

Canadian English is a rich part of our heritage, but it’s under threat from – strangely enough – our own federal government ...

For these Black women Mexico City became a haven, a fresh start

Black women are flocking to Mexico City. USA TODAY National Columnist Suzette Hackney went there to find out why.

Some words affect us more than others. It boils down to how they sound

Effective communication lies at the heart of human connection. It helps us collaborate with each other, solve problems and ...

Has Karoline Leavitt taken a page out of George Orwell’s 1984? A historian thinks so

When CNN political correspondent Kaitlan Collins attempted to ask a follow-up question, Leavitt pivoted to an attack. Not on ...

Joe Burrow's harsh message to Cincinnati Bengals fans after playoff elimination: does it sound like a farewell?

There were high expectations in Cincinnati heading into the 2025 season, especially after the team finished the previous year ...

Linguistic experts urge Carney government to stop using British spellings

Promoters of English say the federal government is sending the wrong message to the world with its recent use of British ...

Canadian English supporters urge Carney to abandon federal shift to British spelling

Promoters of Canadian English say the federal government is sending the wrong message to the world with its recent use of ...
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American Routes Shortcuts: Remembering Raul Malo

This week we remember the late Raul Malo, who passed away on December 8, 2025. Raul Malo was born in Miami to Cuban parents. In 1989, he started The Mavericks. Named for going against the grain, the ...