The moderate center-left think tank Third Way has circulated a memo advising Democrats to avoid using 45 specific words and phrases that are believed to alienate mainstream voters. The list includes terms such as "birthing person," "microaggression," "the unhoused," "BIPOC," and "involuntary confinement," which the memo suggests make Democrats appear extreme, divisive, elitist, and overly focused on "woke" language. The memo categorizes these words across six areas, including "therapy speak" and "explaining away crime." The guidance aims to help Democrats reconnect with voters by abandoning language perceived as off-putting. The memo has drawn attention and commentary from various media outlets and political figures, highlighting the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party about messaging and voter engagement strategies.