September 4, 2019 | Reading Time: < 1 minute

Open thread on my typo

Now’s the time to let me know what you think about this: What is Trump eroding the meaning of citizenship? Which should be this: Why is Trump eroding the meaning of citizenship? Go ahead. I can take it. (And I promise to do better!) —JS

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Now’s the time to let me know what you think about this:

What is Trump eroding the meaning of citizenship?

Which should be this:

Why is Trump eroding the meaning of citizenship?

Go ahead. I can take it.

(And I promise to do better!) —JS

John Stoehr

John Stoehr is the editor of the Editorial Board. He writes the daily edition. Find him @johnastoehr.

9 Comments

  1. Danielle72 on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

    Hey- these are difficult times, be kind to yourself! We all make mistakes! Don’t ever let it happen again 😂❤️

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    • John Stoehr on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

      Ha thanks.

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  2. John on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

    I didn’t realize my subscription was so intimidating that you’d be flustered into a typo! Sorry about that 😬

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  3. Matt Evans on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

    et bonus dormitat Homerus

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  4. F.X. LEACH on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

    What’s your blood typo?

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  5. Patrick Watson on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

    I’ve done worse. If you don’t have an editor besides yourself, the best method I know is to read it out loud before publishing. These things will usually jump out.

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  6. BSB on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

    You could just read it as…. What, is trump eroding the meaning of citizenship (again)???

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  7. Mourning Our Democracy on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

    Everyone, even the best writers make mistakes.

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  8. James Williams on July 30, 2021 at 7:53 am

    No one I know walked on water on their way to the office, either, Jon. You’re doing a great job.

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