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  • loaded language: 'erase'
  • loaded language: 'insanity'
  • loaded language: 'war on families'
  • loaded language: 'gender craziness'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on Republican criticism
  • editorializing: Democrats who drafted the legislation claimed the wording shift would promote 'inclusivity,' while critics claim the change is unnecessary
  • vague attribution: critics claim

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New York bill to replace 'mother' and 'father' with gender-neutral terms passes legislature

A bill in New York has passed that replaces the terms 'mother' and 'father' with 'gestating parent' and 'non-gestating parent' in state law. The legislation is now awaiting approval from Governor Kathy Hochul, who has stated she will review it. The bill has drawn both support for its inclusivity goals and criticism for its necessity.

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A bill in New York has passed that replaces the terms 'mother' and 'father' with 'gestating parent' and 'non-gestating parent' in state law. The legislation is now awaiting approval from Governor Kathy Hochul, who has stated she will review it. The bill has drawn both support for its inclusivity goals and criticism for its necessity.

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Inflammatory language 17/100
Sentiment -20/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'erase'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'insanity'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'war on families'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'gender craziness'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Republican criticism
  • ✕ editorializing: Democrats who drafted the legislation claimed the wording shift would promote 'inclusivity,' while critics claim the change is unnecessary
  • ✕ vague attribution: critics claim
  • ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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Original Headline

Bill replacing 'mother' and 'father' with gender-neutral terms passes in New York, heads to Hochul's desk

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New York bill to replace 'mother' and 'father' with gender-neutral terms passes legislature