People with disabilities slam Graham Platner’s use of ‘R word’; he apologizes

“His repeated use of the R word makes me frustrated and embarrassed for the democratic party,” Easler said in an email. “His ...
CNN

The ‘r-word’ is back. How a slur became renormalized

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article features language that may be hurtful to readers. On an April episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the host used a slur within the first 45 seconds of the show. “The word ...
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'It’s never OK to use the r-word.' Trump uses slur in Thanksgiving post

President Donald Trump posted a series of anti-immigration messages on social media on Thanksgiving, and one of them contained a slur. "A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great ...
The New York Times

The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It

The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right. By Dan Barry and Sonia A. Rao Late last month, a woman ...