In a 90-minute briefing on Thursday, policy analysts at the nation's leading public health institute were presented with the menu of seven banned words, an analyst told the paper. On the list: "diversity," "fetus," "transgender," "vulnerable," "entitlement," "science-based" and "evidence-based." For instance, in lieu of "evidence-based" or "science-based," an analyst might say, "CDC bases its recommendations on science in consideration with community standards and wishes," the source said. The reaction in the room was "incredulous," the longtime CDC analyst told the Post. As news of the word ban spreads at the CDC, the analyst expects growing backlash.

Source: CNN December 16, 2017 16:02 UTC