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Issuing an etymological “executive order”
Executive, first found in Middle English, goes all the way back to Latin, but it’s not until the presidency of Abraham Lincoln that we see executive order. Since taking office, President Trump has issued eight executive orders. As his most controversial directive, the travel ban, goes to court, let’s go into the history of the word Read more.
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Mashed Radish reader survey
Survey ultimately comes from the Latin supervidere, “to oversee,” literally to “look over (a place).” On that note, I want to know what you think about Mashed Radish. What do you like or dislike? What else would you be interested in seeing from the blog? So, I’ve put together a short survey. It’s only 10 questions and Read more.
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What is the “tray” in “betray”?
Betray shares its root with treason and tradition. Over concerns of its wisdom, justness, and legality, acting US attorney general Sally Yates nobly defied President Trump’s executive order banning immigrants, including refugees and visa-holders, from seven Muslim-majority countries. On Monday night, Trump fired her, claiming Yates “betrayed the Department of Justice.” It’s a strong, and Read more.
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