• MNByChoice@midwest.social
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    22 hours ago

    “Drop” as is created and ratified a law (dropped in lap). Not “drop” as in repealed a law (dropped in garage or floor).

    • moonlight@fedia.io
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      22 hours ago

      Ugh, headlines have gotten so bad these days. I clicked because I was curious why they did a 180 on policy…

        • deegeese@sopuli.xyz
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          17 hours ago

          I think it’s media journalism lingo that’s creating confusion when used in political journalism.

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          New album just dropped!

          Lawmakers drop proposal

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      15 hours ago

      Good point, added some context to the headline