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Prominent LGBTQ organization lists ‘homosexual’ as ‘term to avoid’

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) glossary of LGBTQ-related terms refers to the word “homosexual” as “outdated,” “derogatory,” and “offensive.” GLAAD, which promotes representation of LGBTQ individuals in Hollywood and the wider entertainment industry, advised people to opt for other terms like “gay man” or “gay people.” It is unclear when it updated its glossary to reflect its …

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South Carolina to extract toxic waste from WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown

More toxic waste will be extracted from a World War II aircraft carrier in Charleston Harbor to prevent leakage that would imperil the commercial shipping industry and coastal ecosystems central to the South Carolina port city’s identity. The removal of over 1.2 million gallons of petroleum and other hazards is part of an $18 million remediation effort for the USS …

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