The main function of pronouns is to keep us from repeating nouns. They’re supposed to be helpful, yet they end up causing so many problems. One of those problems is the one I’ve been writing about: ...

Pronouns are what you use to address other people when you’re not using names. The most common pronouns are she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, and he/him/his. For many cisgender people — folks whose ...