People who cannot distinguish between good and bad language, or who regard the distinction as unimportant, are unlikely to think carefully about anything else. ―B. R. Myers Is that quote harsh? Yes.

There's a big learning curve when it comes to pregnancy. For many expecting parents, just thinking about contractions can be nerve-wracking because they are associated with pain and the start of labor ...

Contractions are a sign that your body is getting ready for one of the biggest moments of your life. You might be asking yourself what they will feel like or how you will handle them when they start.

I enjoy Columbia University linguist John McWhorter‘s work but, because it so often touches on racial controversies and tends to be cited by white conservatives in support of positions McWhorter ...