The worrisome return of the R-Word | It's Been a Minute
April 29, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe slur disappeared but is once again popular to use on and offline. What's up with that?
Over the past few years, the R-word - a term for disabled people that otherwise left the cultural lexicon - has been popping up more and more. It is the rare slur that goes out of vogue and makes a resurgence, particularly among young men. Its return may also have larger implications that affect policy, culture, and how we treat each other.
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