Wednesday’s inauguration ushered in new occupants of the White House, as well as a revamped White House website.
Shortly after President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, sharp-eyed Internet users noticed several major changes relating to the inclusivity and accessibility of the executive branch’s official site. Among them are a new feature allowing users to include their pronouns when submitting contact forms and a relaunch of the Spanish-language website.
The White House contact form now includes gender-inclusive pronouns and prefixes, such as “they/them” and the gender-neutral title “Mx.” The LGBTQ organization GLAAD amplified the news in a tweet, and issued a statement praising the Biden administration for “taking immediate steps towards inclusion.”
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