Immigration Lawyers Prepare to Battle Trump in Court Again
After nearly eight years since the first challenges to his immigration policies, Donald Trump is making a comeback to the White House with a vow to implement a more aggressive…
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Read Anything Good Lately?
Image by Pexels from Pixabay I have recently started to read multiple books at a time, something I never used to do. I typically read one novel and one nonfiction…
Biden Admin Officials Meet With Israeli Officials Virtually Ahead of Likely Rafah Invasion
U.S. and Israeli officials held a virtual meeting on April 1 to discuss Israel's potential invasion of the Gazan city of Rafah. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed the…
Mustn’t Have Done and Couldn’t Have Done
A reader has requested a post on the distinction between “mustn’t have + past participle” and “couldn’t have + past participle.” The reader provides the following examples: a) Ahmed failed…
“Meaningless Buzzwords”?
A political commentator, who shall remain unnamed, claims that five specific terms are "meaningless buzzwords." This assertion led me to consult my language references to determine if my understanding of…
The Many Meanings of “Groom” and “Grooming”
Once considered harmless and practical words—groom, groomed, and grooming—are now often used to evoke anxiety and fear in parents. Professionals who work with words should consider calming some of the…
How to make learning vocabulary easier
If you often find learning vocabulary to be a challenge and end up giving up, this article is for you. It provides thirteen practical tips for improving your knowledge of…
How to make listening to English easier
When it comes to listening in another language, the key to learning is understanding. The more you understand, the more you can learn. So, don't be afraid to take steps…
How to use English songs with your child
Children have a natural love for songs, and introducing them to English songs at a young age can help them enjoy listening, singing, and learning English. Here are six key…
The Grammarphobia Blog: How unnatural is ‘preternatural’?
Q: Why is the word “preternatural” so commonly used, especially in The New York Times? It seems to be more prevalent there than in other publications. What's the story behind…
A Brief, Etymological History of Christmas Elves – Useless Etymology
In Old English, your average elf (or ælf or ylfe) belonged on the naughty list: They were malicious, imp-like creatures, blamed for mischief, mayhem and evil. At the time, another…
Florida to Vote on Recreational Marijuana in November, State Supreme Court Rules
If 60 percent or more of Floridians vote for the measure, it will enshrine possession and retail sales of ‘adult use’ marijuana in the state constitution.A constitutional amendment to legalize…
Wanna look like a chumbolone?
Q: Have you encountered the term “chumbolone”? It’s new to me. I came across it on John Kass’s website. He used to write for the Chicago Tribune and now writes…
How 12-year-old Gloria Lockerman taught us the word “disestablishmentarianism” – Useless Etymology
A 12-year-old girl named Gloria Lockerman is the reason you learned the word “antidisestablishmentarianism” when you were a kid. Remember how you and your friends would toss it around, touting…
‘Dad wouldn’t have a bar of it’
The phrase "wouldn't have a bar of it" originated in Australian English in the early 20th century. It means to detest, reject, or be intolerant of something. The exact origin…
“Distrust, Negative First Amendment Theory, and the Regulation of Lies,” by Prof. Helen Norton
The article can be accessed here; here is the Introduction: The existence of government is rooted in our inherent distrust of each other: Government, at its core, establishes and enforces…
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