Such pronunciation overlap, particularly after sound changes deleting final vowels on words became widespread, created ...

For some people, pronouns aren’t about specifying which ones they want to use, but instead about welcoming any and all.

One day, the idea of the sex binary as a biological reality will appear as absurd as the idea that the earth is flat ...

They clearly forgot that singular you was a plural pronoun that had become singular as well. You functioned as a polite singular for centuries, but in the 17th century, singular you replaced thou ...

Still, if you just want the pronoun you want, a little between-the-lines looking is necessary here, so beware. “Pronoun Trouble” is perfect for linguists, writers, and those who love to play with ...

Self-described “contrarian” John McWhorter is used to being at the center of controversy. So it’s no surprise his new book, ...

But English doesn’t have a singular animate gender-neutral pronoun, so they will have to do. “Using the new they feels at first like learning to drive on the wrong side of the road ...

I am not suggesting that the merely singular “they” be capitalized ... English has too few pronouns overall. Writing “They” would let us sneak in what would look on the page like ...