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For those who care, changes to the AP style book.

by drpruner. Apr 1, 2019 4:44PM PDT

https://www.cjr.org/language_corner/ap-style-guide-race-black-vs-african-american.php

The AP is one of the most used, so the print language will likely be changing everywhere, not just in newspapering.
Offered for our use here, if desired.
The article also references other stylebooks.

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(NT) Thanks, good to know

by Richard_Jones Apr 1, 2019 6:14PM PDT

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And there's more.

by drpruner. Apr 6, 2019 6:57AM PDT

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/comma-queen/dropped-hyphens-split-infinitives-and-other-thrilling-developments-from-the-2019-american-copy-editors-society-conference

Did you know style could be so much fun, guys?
Notice how many of the topics had to do with clarity, which harks back to the often misunderstood* Fowler brothers.

* Time was I would have put a hyphen after often-, but no more. I've seen the light, brethren! I'm saved!

BTW, you'll be subjected to an anti-Trump video halfway down the page. Forewarned.

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(NT) Link worked for me.

by drpruner. Apr 6, 2019 6:58AM PDT

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