After Hirono scolds Judge Barrett, Merriam-Webster changes definition of ‘preference’

After Hirono scolds Judge Barrett, Merriam-Webster changes definition of ‘preference’
FPI / October 16, 2020 Hawaii Democrat Sen. Mazie Hirono during Wednesday’s confirmation hearing scolded Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett for her use of the term “sexual preference.” “Let me make clear: sexual preference is an offensive and outdated term,” Hirono said. “If it is your view that sexual orientation is merely a preference […]
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