The following was first posted on Oct. 30, 2018:
As we've said before, we should not use gun- or violence-related clichés in our reports — no matter the subject and especially not when another mass shooting is in the news.
Earlier this year, we posted a short list of such phrases:
- "Under fire." - "Shoot down." - "Stuck to his guns." - "Smoking gun." - "Gunning for." - "Hired gun." - "With guns blazing." - "War zone." - "Kill the [bill, proposal, plan ... etc.]."
This week, an organization called Grandparents Against Gun Violence sent us their longer collection, with suggested alternatives. It's posted here.
Addendum on March 15, 2019: This guidance applies to what we say on social media as well.
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