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Drop the I-Word is a public education campaign powered by immigrants and diverse communities across the country that value human dignity and are working to eradicate the dehumanizing slur "illegals" from everyday use and public discourse. The i-word opens the door to racial profiling and violence and prevents truthful, respectful debate on immigration. No human being is "illegal." Learn more
La campaña llamada "Drop the I-Word" en ingles y conocida en español como "Ningún Ser Humano Es Ilegal" cuenta con la participación de migrantes y comunidades diversas a través del país que valoran la dignidad humana y están trabajando para retirar el epíteto deshumanizante, 'ilegales,' del uso cotidiano y el discurso publico. El insulto abre el paso al perfilamiento racial y la violencia y obstruye la verdad y el respeto en el debate migratorio. Ningún Ser Humano es 'Ilegal.' Leer más
Updates, News and Calls to Action
Últimas, Noticias y Acción
From the West Coast to the Midwest: Chicago Tribune Drops the I-Word
By Andrea Plaid on May 7, 2013 3:40 PM
Talking about the Midwest representing: the *Chicago Tribune* announced yesterday that, like its sister publication the *Los Angeles Times*, it’ll drop the i-word too! Read More
A Two-fer! Los Angeles Times And Denver Post Drop The I-Word
By Andrea Plaid on May 6, 2013 6:04 AM
Two more big victories, won with your support! Will the New York Times be next? Read More
The New York Times Disappoints UNITY
By Andrea Plaid on April 26, 2013 10:21 AM
“As journalists and as members of minority groups, we understand better than most people the power of words to degrade and dehumanize those who are considered undesirable,” said UNITY President Tom Arviso, Jr. Read More
70,000 People Tell The New York Times To Drop The I-Word [VIDEO]
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By Channing Kennedy on April 25, 2013 6:15 AM
Watch the Drop The I-Word team and a coalition of activists deliver 70,000 signatures to the New York Times. Read More
70,000 Signatures Later, The New York Times Refuses To Drop The I-Word
By Andrea Plaid on April 24, 2013 8:58 AM
Yesterday, organizers presented the New York Times with over 70,000 signatures asking them to drop the i-word. Read More
I will not call any human being "illegal." The racially charged slur and related terms confuse the immigration debate, fuel violence and don't reflect my values. I join communities nationwide in challenging all media to do the same.
No le llamaré "ilegal" a ningún ser humano. Este insulto racial y palabras asociadas confunden el debate migratorio, emprenden la violencia y no reflejan mis principios. Me uno a comunidades al nivel nacional exigiéndole a los medios de comunicación que hagan igual.
The epithet “illegals” promotes a culture of intolerance and violence toward foreign nationals, undocumented immigrants, and people of color. Say these instead:
El epíteto "ilegales" promueve la cultura de la intolerancia y la violencia hacia los extranjeros, los migrantes indocumentados, y la gente de color. Hay otros términos que podemos usar, por ejemplo:por ejemplo:
How the Right Made Racism Sound Fair—and Changed Immigration Politics
by Gabriel Thompson on Tuesday, September 13 2011, 9:33AM
GOP strategists have won the messaging war—and Democrats have conceded defeat. Gabriel Thompson tells the long, sad story of D.C.’s immigrant-bashing rhetoric.
See the full list of media outlets and organizations that have pledged to stop the dehumanizing use of the word “illegal”.
Vea la lista completa de organizaciones y fuentes periodísticas que han prometido no usar la deshumanizante palabra “I”.
Your pledge will be added to the growing list of people and groups that are asking media outlets to drop the i-word. We will keep you updated by email on the campaign and how you can take action.
Su compromiso se añadirá a la lista creciente de personas y grupos que están pidiendo a los medios de comunicación a abandonar el i-palabra. Les mantendremos informados por correo electrónico sobre la campaña y cómo se puede actuar.
