Nation Reclaiming a former slur from its history of hate: Is it OK to use the word queer? June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Susan Miller, USA TODAY Comments Off on Reclaiming a former slur from its history of hate: Is it OK to use the word queer? Is queer a weighted word bearing a history of hurt that should be avoided or a label of empowerment for the LGBTQ community?