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Mar 17, 2015

It’s Been A Rough Week For The Washington Football Team (And It’s Only Tuesday).

Meanwhile, did Dan Snyder kill an upcoming radio show to be hosted by one of the team’s critics? Maybe.

Jan 23, 2015

Video: New Ad Shows How Painless Changing the Washington Football Team Name Would Be

Check out the Change the Mascot campaign’s latest ad.

Jun 17, 2014

Harry Reid Won’t Be Attending Any Washington Football Team Games In The Near Future

In a letter sent to team President Bruce Allen, the Senate Majority Leader politely declined an invite to a home game until the team changes its name.

May 09, 2014

Rep. Henry Waxman Wants Hearing To Discuss Washington Football Team’s Name

Waxman to Rep. Fred Upton: “In the case of the Washington football team, the offensive conduct is public, not private…but is being condoned and defended by the National Football League.”

Apr 11, 2014

UN Expert Calls Washington Football Team Name A ‘Hurtful Reminder’

A UN expert on indigenous people’s rights calls the Washington football team’s name a “hurtful reminder” of Native American’s struggle and mistreatment throughout history.

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.

Mar 25, 2014

Dan Snyder’s Latest Charity Stunt Is a Noble Distraction (UPDATE)

In his latest attempt to not change the team’s name, Snyder is putting his money where his mouth is by giving Native Americans his money.

Mar 14, 2014

Pelosi Thinks NFL Shouldn’t Keep Trademark For Washington Football Team

Nancy Pelosi again voices her opinion that the Washington football team should change their name.

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.

Jan 30, 2014

Meet Dan Snyder’s Team Of Legal Advisors

Snyder’s team of legal advisors is, as New York Magazine puts it, “an entire roster of Beltway super-villains.”

 
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