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What it means for a government to have an “official language"
The official language of California has been English since 1986, but you can still take your driving test in 32 different languages!

So what does it mean for a government to have an “official language”?

Find out in the Linguistic Discovery newsletter:
The linguistics of Trump’s official English policy
Trump issued an executive order making English the official language of the U.S.—sort of. Here’s what that order does, and what language in the U.S. looks like today.
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March 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
North America - the United States with 2 very fine neighbors on either side.
December 5, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Good idea!
Another easy thing you can do to fight. Document.
November 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
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Now, let's see what we can do about fruit and vegetable prices... (HT @scottlincicome.bsky.social)
November 26, 2024 at 2:03 AM
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UPDATE — 🇲🇽 president Claudia Sheinbaum writes to Trump saying:

-border crossings are down 75%
-🇺🇸 should spend more on peace, less on war
-70% of illegal guns in 🇲🇽 come from 🇺🇸
-🇲🇽 will respond with more tariffs which hurt everyone

FULL LETTER: www.threads.net/@thetnholler...
November 26, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responds to Trump
November 26, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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November 26, 2024 at 11:13 PM
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November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM