The disturbing new language of science under Trump, explained by Thorbjörn Sevecke https://padlet.com/tsevecke1/e2kdy3kda15b0w6q Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2021-04-15 10:00:06 UTC 2026-02-03 15:28:01 UTC hello@padlet.com How does this use/control of language distort knowledge? rbrinke https://padlet.com/tsevecke1/e2kdy3kda15b0w6q/wish/1420307735 - Some of these changes in language are top-down, and they’re meant to shake up priorities, rebrand old ideas, or obfuscate truths. (Vox)

-Since Trump took office, the phrase “climate change” has been disappearing from government websites. (Vox)

-HHS, for example, buried references to a document on climate change and human health from its website and removed “climate change” from navigation menus. The EPA, meanwhile, said it was removing outdated language (Vox)

]]> 2021-04-15 10:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tsevecke1/e2kdy3kda15b0w6q/wish/1420307735 In what ways are people in positions of power using language to assert a political agenda? Be specific in the examples you give. tsevecke1 https://padlet.com/tsevecke1/e2kdy3kda15b0w6q/wish/1420309819 - using and changing language is nothing new in politics 
- Trump has used words and phrasing in order to confuse and mislead the public and get through with his agendas
- 'Trump’s speech relies on simple words, focuses on his opinions and actions and presents himself as a masculine figure to contrast so-called “snowflake” liberals and career politicians'
- used language to create a brand for himself; one that leverages a feeling of strength, a sense of determination, and an impression that he can get the job done
- Trump uses words like 'extremely', 'very' or 'really', as well as 'super-duper' and often repeats his statements
- he is very direct
- he frequently uses less formal language

]]> 2021-04-15 10:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tsevecke1/e2kdy3kda15b0w6q/wish/1420309819 What is the political issue/controversy addressed by the story? https://padlet.com/tsevecke1/e2kdy3kda15b0w6q/wish/1420310544 - vox news is presenting their audience with the refashioned words about science. 
- convoluted language can be used to intentionally confuse or mislead people from latin descent.
- it seems likely that words like “transgender” and “fetus” would indeed be frowned upon by Republicans now in power
- federal agencies are taking down climate change for the reason of "outdated language"

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