Borderwashing

The deliberate manipulation or presentation of maps, borders, or geopolitical narratives to falsely legitimize territorial claims, obscure disputes, or normalize occupation or annexation of contested regions.

The government was accused of borderwashing after publishing school textbooks with altered maps showing the disputed region as part of its official territory.

by Borderwashing June 11, 2025

Borderwashing

The practice by which governments, corporations, or organizations attempt to present themselves as ethical, humane, or progressive on issues related to borders, migration, or refugee policies—while simultaneously engaging in or supporting harmful, exclusionary, or exploitative practices toward migrants, refugees, or border communities.

The tech company engaged in borderwashing by promoting its donations to refugee charities while simultaneously selling surveillance tools used in migrant detention centers

by anonymous June 11, 2025

Colderdash

Days when it is beyond cold, causing one to dash quickly to and from their mode of transport and buildings. The poles are always at a state of colder dash year round, and places far to the north stay that way throughout the winter months. However, days of colderdash can also happen randomly in more southern areas, leading to a more panicked response to days of colderdash.

The polar-vortex pushed further south than normal leading to Texas having a colderdash week.

by Chillchaica January 12, 2026