Geoffrey Nunberg

Language commentator Geoff Nunberg considers the realm of legal-speak in light of all the court action surrounding the presidential election.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg talks about a new kind of literacy test revealed by the Palm Beach County Ballot controversy.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg has some advice for Gore and Bush as they head into their third and final debate.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg has a commentary on the idea of community. A controversial recent book by Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam argues that community participation is in sharp decline in American life, but Nunberg says the word “community” is being used more frequently than ever.

Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg comments on false etymologies and race.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg contemplates the finer points of punctuation.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg takes a look at the trouble the media had trying to find the words to describe vice presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg on distinctions in grammar.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg on the phrase “thought leader.”

Linguist Geoff Nunberg on the trend among corporate giants to change their names to create a new identity.