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Democrats Urged to Ditch 'Alienating' Language for Voter Engagement

8/24/2025

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Third Way, a center-left think tank, identified 45 words and phrases Democrats should avoid for better voter communication.
Terms such as “privilege” and “safe space” are labeled as alienating and “therapy-speak.”
Co-founder Matt Bennett argued that this language disconnects from everyday conversation and hinders voter engagement.
Social media users reacted with skepticism, questioning the list's practicality for Democrats.

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Story summary

Third Way, a center-left think tank, identified 45 words and phrases Democrats should avoid for better voter communication.
Terms such as “privilege” and “safe space” are labeled as alienating and “therapy-speak.”
Co-founder Matt Bennett argued that this language disconnects from everyday conversation and hinders voter engagement.
Social media users reacted with skepticism, questioning the list's practicality for Democrats.