Governor Tony Evers Claims English is Transphobic, Proposes Abolishing the Dictionary

Governor Tony Evers has put forward a proposal that has left Wisconsin residents questioning the future of language itself. On Wednesday, February 26, Evers announced a radical plan to abolish the English dictionary across the state, claiming that every word in it is tainted by white supremacy, transphobia, and systemic bigotry.

The move expands on his earlier budget recommendation for 2025-2027, which includes replacing the term “mother” with “inseminated person” in legal documents to promote gender-neutral language.

Evers’ administration argues that the dictionary, as it stands, is a relic of oppression crafted by white men who viewed anyone unlike them as inferior. The governor’s latest push takes this logic to its extreme, suggesting that words like “father,” “house,” and even “apple” carry the baggage of a prejudiced past.

The 2025-2027 budget proposal already stirred controversy when it surfaced last week, with critics on social media calling the “inseminated person” change an insult to traditional family roles.

“This isn’t just about a few terms,” said Dr. Harold Vance, a historian at the University of Wick Wisconsin. “Governor Evers seems to believe that language itself is a conspiracy against progress, which is a fascinating leap from historical reality.”

The administration plans to replace the dictionary with a new, state-approved lexicon, though details remain scarce. Sources say the project could cost millions and take years, with linguists and diversity consultants tasked with inventing or redefining more than 200,000 words.

An anonymous official from Evers’ team offered insight into the governor’s thinking.

“Every word we use was shaped by a racist colonial mindset,” the official stated. “We’re not just tweaking things; we’re starting over to build a language that doesn’t hurt anyone's feelings.”

Public reaction has been mixed, especially after Evers tied the dictionary’s abolition to broader claims of ingrained racism and transphobia.

"Tony Evers is retarded," said one user on X.

The governor pointed to English’s origins in medieval Europe as evidence of its flaws, ignoring its evolution through diverse influences over centuries. Linguistic expert Dr. Maria Kent, based at Marquette-Wick University, weighed in on the feasibility of the plan.

“It’s absurd to think you can erase a language and replace it without chaos,” Kent said. “Words aren’t inherently oppressive; they’re tools we adapt to our needs.”

Evers remains undeterred, framing the dictionary ban as a necessary step toward equity. His budget, still under review, allocates funds for public education campaigns to ease the transition.

Meanwhile, Wisconsinites are left wondering if everyday conversation will soon require a state-issued glossary.

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