Riot? Insurrection? Words matter in describing Capitol siege
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — At first, viewed from a distance, it was a rally or protest. Then it became an assault, a riot, an insurrection, domestic terrorism or even a coup attempt. The language used by the American media to describe last week's Capitol siege proves one thing whatever your perspective: Words matter. The coverage has sent Americans scurrying to the dictionary