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Nov 21, 2014

The New Yorker Tackles Washington Football Team Name With Cover

The New Yorker boldly takes on the Washington football team name change controversy on its new cover.

Nov 20, 2014

Study: Most Americans Uncomfortable Calling Native Americans ‘R*dskins’

Four out of five Americans, according to the study.

Nov 19, 2014

There’s Now a Browser Extension That Will Block The Washington Football Team’s Name For You

Finally.

Nov 03, 2014

Thousands Protest Washington Football Team In Minneapolis

Organizers estimate it was one of the largest protests against the team’s name.

Oct 29, 2014

Video: New Anti-Washington Football Team Ad Compares Name To Racial Slurs

“There’s no honor in racism.”

Oct 29, 2014

Native Americans, Politicians, Activists Plan To Rally At Washington-Minnesota Football Game

This Sunday, at the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium.

Oct 28, 2014

Video: Washington Football Team Name Controversy Goes Political

Ed Gillespie politicizes the Washington football team name controversy in a new ad that aired last night.

Oct 21, 2014

Matthew McConaughey Defends Washington Football Team Name

I know a lot of Native Americans don’t have a problem with it, but they’re not going to say, ‘No, we really want the name.'”

Oct 15, 2014

NPR Memo to Staff: Limit Use of Washington Football Team Name (UPDATE)

Meanwhile, Glenn Beck says he is attending Sunday’s game with owner Dan Snyder. He might wear a headdress.

Oct 15, 2014

And Now New Jersey Lawmakers Are Getting Into The Washington Football Team Name Controversy

And urging New Jersey retailers to stop selling Washington football team merch.

 
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