GOP Seeks to Prohibit Biden Admin’s Use of ‘Latinx,’ Supported by Hispanic Dems
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
3:19 PM – Thursday, November 9, 2023
Seven House Democrats voted in favor of a Republican proposal that would prohibit the use of the terms “Latinx” and “Latin-x” on official government documents on Wednesday night.
It was proposed as an amendment by Representative Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) to one of the 12 yearly appropriations bills sponsored by the House GOP, which outlined federal funding for the courts, the White House, and the Treasury.
Late on Wednesday, it was ultimately approved by 222 votes to 198 “no” votes.
Four Democrat members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.), Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash), voted in favor of the proposal.
Three additional Democrat members of the House voted in favor of it as well. Representatives Jared Golden of Maine, Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania, and Mary Peltola of Alaska.
“The House just passed my amendment calling on [President Biden] to stop using the woke invention ‘Latinx’ on official documents,” Salazar said in a statement. “This term tried to erase our centuries old culture – and as Hispanics, we’ve had enough.”
After being coined in leftist, progressive circles, the term “Latinx” denotes a gender inclusiveness that surpasses the more traditional gender-based terms “Latino” and “Latina.”
A Gallup survey from 2021 showed that the “Latinx” designation was preferable for only 4% of Hispanic Americans.
However, other Democrat members mocked the proposal and expressed opinions that House Democrats were wasting their time and energy.
Representative Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) said: “We are facing a looming government shutdown in 9 days. So what is [the House GOP] having us vote on tonight? – Amendment that ‘Prohibits funds from being used to produce official documents containing the term ‘latinx’ or ‘latin-x’’,” on X, the platform formally known as Twitter.
“Not much progress on keeping the government open or providing aid to Ukraine, but the House GOP did just pass an amendment forbidding the government from using the term ‘Latinx’. It’s like The West Wing around here,” said Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.)
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Is the use of “Latinx” seen as a distraction from more pressing issues, or as a step towards progress and equality
T spend time and taxpayer money on banning the use of ‘Latinx.’ Priorities, right?” he added.
The proposal highlights the ongoing debate over inclusive language and gender neutrality. While some argue that terms like “Latinx” are necessary to promote inclusivity and respect for gender identities, others believe that these terms are unnecessary and erase cultural traditions and identities.
Supporters of the proposal argue that the term “Latinx” is not widely accepted or used by the Hispanic community and should therefore not be imposed on official government documents. They argue that it is important to respect and preserve cultural traditions and language and that the use of the term “Latinx” undermines these efforts.
Opponents of the proposal argue that it is important to use inclusive language that recognizes and respects the diverse gender identities within the Hispanic community. They believe that the term “Latinx” is a way to challenge traditional gender norms and promote inclusivity.
The amendment has sparked a heated debate within the House and among the public. Supporters argue that the use of “Latinx” is an example of woke culture and political correctness gone too far. They believe that it is important to prioritize other pressing issues and that the focus on language and terminology is a distraction.
Opponents argue that the use of inclusive language is a step towards progress and equality. They believe that it is important to challenge traditional norms and promote inclusivity in all aspects of society, including language.
The debate over the use of the term “Latinx” is part of a larger conversation around inclusive language and representation. As society evolves, so does our understanding of gender and identity. It is important for us to continue having these conversations and to find ways to be inclusive without erasing or undermining cultural traditions and identities.
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