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Jun 01, 2022

Congressional Committee Asks Dan Snyder, Roger Goodell To Testify In Commanders Probe

Lawmakers want the two men to answer questions about the Commanders’ workplace culture after the NFL’s investigation into the franchise.

Feb 29, 2016

British Lawmakers: Washington’s Football Team Needs To Change Its Name

“The issue of the Washington team name is inherently divisive.”

Mar 26, 2014

Roger Goodell Praises Dan Snyder’s Publicity Stunt, Of Course

“We have been listening, but so has Dan. That was the point of the presentation, that he has been listening,” Goodell said.

Feb 10, 2014

Members Of Congress Urge NFL Commissioner To Change Washington Football Team’s Name

In a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, two lawmakers urge the NFL to support changing the team’s name.

Oct 30, 2013

Oneida Indian Nation: ‘This Not About Dan Snyder, This Is A Civil Rights Issue’

At today’s meeting with the NFL, the Oneida Indian Nation presented Roger Goodell with a psychological study that shows that the Washington football team’s name has damaging impact on the mental health of Native Americans.

Oct 30, 2013

Oneida Indian Nation To Meet With Roger Goodell Today

There will be a press conference later this afternoon following the meeting.

Oct 03, 2013

Oneida Indian Nation To Hold Symposium Over Washington Football Team’s Name in D.C.

Next week, there will be a symposium at the Ritz-Carlton in Georgetown on the Washington football team’s racist team name and mascot.

Sep 11, 2013

Roger Goodell Says NFL Needs To ‘Pay Attention’ To Those Offended By The Washington Football Team’s Name

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL needs to listen to its fans, but won’t take a personal stance on the Washington football team’s offensive name.

Sep 05, 2013

New York Tribe Launches Radio Campaign Against Washington Football Team

The Oneida Indian Nation is launching a massive radio campaign against the Washington football team’s name this season.

Jun 25, 2013

Washington Post Poll Finds Overwhelming Local Support for Keeping Washington Football Team’s Name

A poll released today by The Washington Post shows that 61 percent of D.C. area residents like the team’s name, while 79 percent of people who identified themselves as fans say the name should not be changed.

 
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