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  • loaded language: 'devastating'
  • loaded language: 'erupted'
  • headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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CBC Adjusts Language Policy Regarding 9/11 Attacks

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announced a change in its language policy regarding the September 11 attacks, previously instructing staff not to refer to them as 'terrorist attacks.' The memo, released ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks, clarified that direct attribution is not required when describing the events as terrorism. The change aims to enhance clarity and public understanding following a controversy over the leaked internal guidance.

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The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announced a change in its language policy regarding the September 11 attacks, previously instructing staff not to refer to them as 'terrorist attacks.' The memo, released ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks, clarified that direct attribution is not required when describing the events as terrorism. The change aims to enhance clarity and public understanding following a controversy over the leaked internal guidance.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 36/100
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Inflammatory language 3/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'devastating'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'erupted'
  • ✕ headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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Original Headline

CBC releases policy change after controversy about refusing to refer to 9/11 as ‘terrorist attacks’

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CBC Adjusts Language Policy Regarding 9/11 Attacks