As immigration stories evolve, so does the language we use to talk about them

NPR | By Vincent Acovino,

Tony Cavin, Mary Louise Kelly

Published January 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM EST

NPR recently changed how reporters talk about immigration on air and in pieces for the website. Managing Editor Tony Cavin talks us through some of this guidance.

Vincent Acovino

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Tony Cavin

Tony Cavin is NPR's Managing Editor for Standards and Practices.

Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.

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