Articles

What’s the point of Donald Trump?

Christopher Hart on co-speech gestures in right-wing populism

Millennials vs boomers

Becki Dey takes a look at how generational language is shaping public perceptions

Unlikely language enforcers

Emma Humphries uncovers language rules and judgements in popular culture

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