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Associated Press Drops 'Illegal Immigrant' From Its Stylebook

Joe Deshotel — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:46:26 GMT

Note: (A stylebook is the definitive guide to usage, relied upon by writers and editors, for the purpose of consistency.)

Storified by Joe Deshotel · Tue, Apr 02 2013 15:46:26

AP's new style book now says, "'illegal' should describe only an action, such as living in or immigrating to a country illegally." The move provides a great opportunity for Conservatives to alienate themselves even further from Hispanics by expressing their true feelings on Social Media.

AP Style tip: @AP no longer sanctions the term "illegal immigrant." Here's why: apne.ws/14Lm6KU
— AP Stylebook · Tue, Apr 02 2013 11:57:33

Apparently the New York Times is also considering the change...

The Times, Too, Is Reconsidering the Term 'Illegal Immigrant'

The Associated Press made a bold move on Tuesday in dropping the term "illegal immigrant" from its influential stylebook. The Times, for ...

Conservatives react...

AP won't accept 'illegal immigrant' to describe a person; Will it stop accepting 'fetus'? bit.ly/YZNeyD
— TwitchyTeam · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:30:55

#NewAPGuidelines illegal immigrants are "uninvited permanent visitors"
— El SOOPer!! · Tue, Apr 02 2013 12:07:14

If the Associated Press is dropping the term "illegal immigrant" I wonder if they are gonna start calling them what I do... #prollynot
— Jeff Zimmerman · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:41:51

#APNamesforCriminals: “Victims”
— Adam Baldwin · Tue, Apr 02 2013 13:51:12

So, AP says we should no longer use “illegal immigrant.” But is “illegal alien” still okay? Asking for a friend. #APNamesForCriminals
— Ken Gardner · Tue, Apr 02 2013 13:49:55

Some Tweeters acknowledged the progress...

This hashtag >> #APNamesforCriminals reminds us of how far we have yet to come as a country.
— Cristina Costantini · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:36:04

No human being is "illegal." Thank u, @AP, for doing the right thing--for the sake of accuracy and humanity: abcn.ws/ZyjNTh
— Jose Antonio Vargas · Tue, Apr 02 2013 12:01:30

Others poked fun at Conservatives putting their foot in their mouth.

DOOM. RT @NerdyWonka: AP decides it will no longer use "illegal immigrant." Conservatives proclaim this as a sign of the apocalypse.
— Imani ABL · Tue, Apr 02 2013 12:47:47

NOTE: The only people who can use "illegal immigrant" and not seem silly are Native Americans.
— LOLGOP · Tue, Apr 02 2013 12:25:49

Look at #APNamesforCriminals if you want to feel bad about life.
— Johanna Barr · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:34:35

PLEASE NOTE: Republicans, you can keep using "illegal immigrant" and impress all the people who would vote for you anyway.
— LOLGOP · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:21:08

Me too...

@jusjane6060 @AP I'm glad Conservative's sense of humor is more important than winning elections. #illegalimmigrant #tcot #p2 #txcot #latism
— Joe Deshotel · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:29:22

Chick-Fil-A: A Waffle made of Freedom Fries

Joe Deshotel — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:21:19 GMT

A timeline of Chick-Fil-A's dabble into the politics of gay marriage.

Storified by Joe Deshotel · Sun, Jul 29 2012 16:21:19

July 16, 2012 - Chick-Fil-A President tells Baptist Press: "Guilty as charged...We are very much supportive of the family — the biblical definition of the family unit."

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'Guilty as charged,' Cathy says of Chick-fil-A's stand on biblical & family values -

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July 19, 2012 - Chick-fil-A's gay marriage stance causing a social storm

Chick-fil-A's gay marriage stance causing a social storm

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July 19, 2012 - Chick-Fil-A releases statement: "Going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena,"

The Chick-fil-A... | Facebook

July 19, 2012 - LGBTQA groups announce Aug 3rd as: "National Same Sex Kiss Day at Chick Fil A"

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July 19, 2012 - Photo surfaces on Facebook stating Muppets toys recalled for "possible safety issues".

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July 20, 2012 - The Jim Henson Co. releases its own statement: we have notified Chick-Fil-A that we do not wish to partner with them on any future endeavors. Donates payment of Muppets toys to GLAAD.

July 20, 2012 | Facebook

The Jim Henson Company has celebrated and embraced diversity and inclusiveness for over fifty years and we have notified Chick-Fil-A that...

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July 20, 2012 - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino sends angry letter to Chick-Fil-A: "There is no place for discrimination on Boston's Freedom Trail and no place for your company alongside it."

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Read The Letter That The Mayor Of Boston Sent To Chick-Fil-A

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino spoke out against Chick-fil-A, promising not to let the chicken chain enter the city, after the company's pres...

July 22, 2012 - Mike Huckabee Announces Aug. 1st 'Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day' in Response to 'Intolerant Bigotry from the Left'

W. Joe Deshotel

Joe Deshotel — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:45:26 GMT

References / Resume 2005-2012

Storified by Joe Deshotel · Sun, Jul 01 2012 21:45:26

References: Jefferson County Party Chairs

Gilbert T. Adams - Jefferson County Democratic Party chairman
(409) 835-3000 / gta@gta-law.com

"He's a multi-talented young man with a bright future," the party chair said.

- Beaumont Enterprise

J. Shane Howard - Jefferson County Republican Party chairman
(409) 656-0370 / shane.howard@leapengineering.com

"I actually think very highly of him," Howard said. "We don't always agree. But he is in politics for the right reasons."

-Beaumont Enterprise

2005-2008 Executive Director Jefferson County Democratic Party

"Deshotel has been executive director of the Jefferson County Democratic Party since November 2005. Before then he held staff positions and internships with U.S. Rep. Nick Lampson.

While he was executive director, Jefferson County saw visits from two presidential candidates and both of their spouses."

-Beaumont Enterprise

"Deshotel increased the partys presence on local media and at events, and helped bring both Barack Obama and his wife to Jefferson County during the primary season."

-Fox 4

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November 4th, 2008 - Jefferson County just 1 of 28 counties President Obama won in Texas in 2008.

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Here's the list, courtesy of -- me. I've found out and listed the 28 Texas counties where Obama beat McCain. I ranked based on the counti...

November 6th, 2008 - I accept Jeff. Co. Field Director position for Chris Bell for Texas Senate.

Deshotel leaves Jefferson County Dems for Bell campaign

W. Joe Deshotel, execu-tive director of the Jefferson County Democratic Party, resigned Wednesday to lead the local campaign of De-mocrat...

December 16th, 2008 - Bell lost the race but won Jefferson County 5-1.

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Kay Bailey Hutchison's term in the U.S. Senate runs through 2012 and she now says she won't resign earlier than the end of next year if s...

January 3rd, 2010 - Beaumont Enterprise interview for article on SETX "Rising Stars".

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January 13th, 2009 - Texas Legislative Internship with Rep. Joe Deshotel

March 2010 - Formed BGP Strategies in preparation for the 82nd session.

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From the minute the gavel shifts the session into gear in January, to the second it announces its end in June, the 82nd Session will prov...

January 11th, 2011 - Began advocating on behalf of clients for the 82nd session. We used various forms of communications including digital. Clients included Entergy Texas, and the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and Rep. Joe Deshotel.

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Mayor Leffingwell Wins Re-election!

Joe Deshotel — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:48:55 GMT

After a long campaign of touting his record of job creation and protecting the environment, Austinites renew their confidence in Mayor Leffingwell. Mayor Leffingwell looks to another 3 years of moving Austin forward. This is the timeline of highlights from the campaign trail.

Storified by Joe Deshotel · Sun, May 13 2012 11:48:55

November 16, 2011 - Mayor Leffingwell announces his bid for reelection at his childhood school Becker Elementary.

Austin news, sports, weather, Longhorns, business | Statesman.com

Mayor Lee Leffingwell kicked off his re-election campaign today at Becker Elementary, the school he attended while growing up in South Au...

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November 16, 2011 - Mayor Leffingwell pledges to move Austin beyond coal power!

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Contact: Jenna Garland, Sierra Club, 404 281-6398, jenna.garland@sierraclub.org Austin Mayor Renews Commitment to Move Beyond Coal Sierra...

January 4th, 2012 - Lee launches his new campaign website!

- Re-Elect Lee Leffingwell for Mayor

Campaign Latest Over the past several months, candidate Brigid Shea has campaigned against the influence of City Hall lobbyists and contr...

January 20th 2012 - Mayor Leffingwell announces his support for marriage equality.

Mayor Leffingwell Speaks Out in Support of Gay Marriage | KUT News

Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell has joined dozens of mayors in support for same-sex marriage.

January 30th, 2012 - Lee announces he is endorsed by Willie and Lance!

Austin Election Update: Willie and Lance Endorse, Place 2 Challenge, and a Hallucinatory Candidacy | KUT News

Mayor Lee Leffingwell is taking nothing for granted in his re-election bid.

February 1st, 2012 - Brigid Shea announces she will be running for Mayor...

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Two days after Brigid announces the Willie ad hits the Chronicle stands.

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February 6th 2012 - The Leffingwell for Mayor campaign opens its doors!

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February 16th, 2012 - Mayor Leffingwell announce campaign Kick-Off with an Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow.

Mayor Lee Leffingwell releases Ferris Bueller campaign video

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Obama still most likely to win in 2012

Joe Deshotel — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:28:25 GMT

Here are a few narratives that ultimately pain the picture that Obama will in fact, despite his "unpopularity" be reelected in 2012.

Storified by Joe Deshotel · Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:28:25

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