Unspinning the Spin was created to help everyone understand and be understood. Consumers and creators of media are the most obvious beneficiaries, but almost anyone can benefit from this up-to-date guide on the background, current uses, accuracy, alternatives, and best practices for choosing and de-coding common words and phrases. This resource goes beyond the scope of a dictionary or thesaurus. It’s the result of mining a wide variety of fields for accurate, inclusive, creative, and clear words and phrases. As a compendium that is easy to consult, practical, informative, and witty, it is indispensable for everyday use.
In memory of
Rosalie Maggio (1943 - 2021)
for her love of words, and joy for life
Please send suggestions for additions or changes to unspinning [at] womensmediacenter.com
Generous donors have made this guide and website possible, including the family of linguist and author, Rosalie Maggio, in honor of her partnership with the WMC to make women visible and powerful through the power of words.
Artemis Rising Foundation and Regina K. Scully are the founding sponsors of Unspinning the Spin: The Women’s Media Center Guide to Fair and Accurate Language.