Labels are the tool and tactic of the weak. Attaching labels to people and ideas isn’t a new temptation, but, lately, it’s become standard operating procedure. But, it isn’t helpful or productive.

Re “Progressives Aren’t Liberal,” by Pamela Paul (column, Nov. 17): Ms. Paul bemoans the failure of labels to accurately describe what a person’s beliefs are, in this case liberals. Instead, she ...

Twitter announced Thursday it would attach a new warning label to tweets from political figures when the content violates the website’s rules — a major shift that comes amid growing criticism against ...

Attaching labels to fruits and vegetables can be a powerful merchandising maneuver. Such messaging as “organic,” “fairtrade,” “sustainable,” “pesticide free,” and “locally grown,” can lure shoppers ...