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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

When Language Loses Its Moral Weight If the terms we use to identify injury are loosened from their moorings, our capacity for judgment is weakened.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/when-language-loses-its-moral-weight-6011829

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