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CBC’s Cautious Word Choice on 911 | Charleston News
CBC’s internal memo sparks controversy as it advises staff to avoid calling the September 11 attacks “terrorist attacks” unless explicitly attributed, favoring neutral phrasing like “the September 11 attacks” to uphold journalistic objectivity. The broadcaster’s longstanding policy, echoed in past guidance and similar to major outlets, aims to report events without applying loaded labels — a stance critics call “sanitizing” and “shameful,” arguing it dishonors victims. This follows a similar directive after last year’s October 7 attacks, reinforcing CBC’s cautious approach to sensitive global…
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