Third Way, a prominent center-left think tank, is aiming to shape the way Democrats speak to voters as they try to counter President Trump's agenda, including avoiding words such as "birthing person," "cisgender," "the unhoused" and "Latinx."

"In reality, most Democrats do not run or govern on wildly out-of-touch social positions," the group alleged in a new memo identifying dozens of phrases that Democrats should avoid. "But voters would be excused to believe we do because of the words that come out of our mouths — words which sound like we are hiding behind unfamiliar phrases to mask extreme intent."

"When policymakers are public-facing, the language we use must invite, not repel; start a conversation, not end it; provide clarity, not confusion," it added.

The memo, directed to "All Who Wish to Stop Donald........

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