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  • loaded language: 'offensive language'
  • loaded language: 'outdated'
  • loaded language: 'demeaned'
  • loaded language: 'insulted'
  • loaded language: 'offended'
  • loaded language: 'gigantic step forward'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on Democratic support and quotes

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Massachusetts Legislature Approves Bill to Update Language in General Laws

The Massachusetts legislature has passed a bill to remove outdated language regarding disabilities from state laws, replacing terms like "handicapped" and "disabled" with more respectful alternatives. The bill, introduced by Senator Pat Jehlen, updates 346 sections of law and has received broad legislative support.

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The Massachusetts legislature has passed a bill to remove outdated language regarding disabilities from state laws, replacing terms like "handicapped" and "disabled" with more respectful alternatives. The bill, introduced by Senator Pat Jehlen, updates 346 sections of law and has received broad legislative support.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 65/100
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Inflammatory language 30/100
Sentiment +50/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'offensive language'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'outdated'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'demeaned'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'insulted'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'offended'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'gigantic step forward'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Democratic support and quotes
  • ✕ editorializing: Language is constantly changing
  • ✕ editorializing: it creates the potential for real harm to residents today

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Original Headline

Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill to scrap 'offensive language' from state's General Laws

Neutral Headline

Massachusetts Legislature Approves Bill to Update Language in General Laws