Today the US Department of Interior announced the Gulf of Mexico will now oficially be the “Gulf of America.” This comes a few days after the Trump administration changed Denali’s name to “Mount McKinley.” This is all normal adult behavior that reflects an abiding respect for international order and an awareness of history and context. Here are some other ideas for the administration to consider as we enter this cool new era of nomenclature:
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