On Sunday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law that will officially ban public schools and athletic teams from using the word “Redskins” as a team or mascot name. The move is a lovely gesture, just in time for Columbus Day—a holiday that traditionally celebrates the slaughter of Native Americans—and it shows…
After receiving a petition, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) are considering banning the racial slur — and Washington D.C. pro football team name — "Redskins" from television and radio broadcasts.
The controversial Daily Show segment that left Washington Redskins fans feeling "defamed" and "in tears" aired on Comedy Central last night. If you've been wondering how on Earth these brave defenders of the offensive Redskins team name and logo could end up feeling so victimized, well, here are your answers.
For the past year, a high school in Pennsylvania has been caught up in a battle between the school's student newspaper and the administration over the use of the word "Redskins," which happens to be the school mascot. The situation has escalated over the months, and now the school has suspended the student editor…
Dan Snyder, the owner of the Washington Redskins football team, is attempting to diffuse criticism about the fact that his team name is a racial slur by setting up a foundation for Native Americans. Obviously, Native American leaders, activists and lawmakers aren't buying it.
