Stanford University backpedaled on its much-mocked “harmful language” guide, saying it was only offering suggested alternatives for allegedly problematic words and acknowledging that the project blundered when it targeted the word “American.”
Other terms and phrases included in the 'Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative' include "killing two birds with one stone," "walk-in," and "homeless person."
Corporate America dialed back overall enthusiasm for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, also known as DEI, according to research from Glassdoor.
