The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "When we allow this slur to make a comeback, we’re not just permitting offensive speech — we're potentially undermining the ...

A public service announcement taking on negative stereotypes about disabilities is premiering on television and streaming services nationwide and will appear in print and on billboards. The campaign ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article features language that may be hurtful to readers. On an April episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the host used a slur within the first 45 seconds of the show. “The word ...

Last week, many disabled Americans were shocked, but not surprised, as they told BTPM and described on social media, that President Donald Trump used the word “retarded” in a social media post ...

Editor's note: This piece was updated on Oct. 9 to correct the date of the start of a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs initiative. With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, ...