In 1972, a young comedian developed a 12-minute monologue that propelled him to fame. George Carlin’s “7 Words you can’t say on television” became an overnight sensation. In a time before cell phones, ...

In 1972, a young comedian developed a 12-minute monologue that propelled him to fame. George Carlin’s “7 Words You Can’t Say on Television” became an overnight sensation. In a time before cell phones, ...

Right-wing media pundits often accuse liberals and progressives of excessive language-policing, and some people who vote for Democrats have the same complaint — mostly notably, veteran Democratic ...

In 1972, a young comedian developed a 12-minute monologue that propelled him to fame. George Carlin’s “7 Words You Can’t Say on Television” became an overnight sensation. In a time before cell phones, ...