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Hear and read what news and sports media outlets, bloggers and columnists from across the country and the world are saying about the latest developments in the Oneida Indian Nation Change the Mascot Campaign and other efforts to end the use of the Washington NFL Football team mascot name.

timesdaily.com
Oneida Nation leader to R*dskins: ‘Stand on the right side of history’
July 4, 2020

espn.com
R*dskins to undergo ‘thorough review’ of nickname
July 3, 2020

newsweek.com
Washington R*dskins Urged to Lose Name, or Millions in Sponsorships
July 1, 2020

nbcsports.com
Report: Investors send letters asking Nike, FedEx, PepsiCo to terminate relationships with R*dskins
July 1, 2020

chron.com
Unless Daniel Snyder changes R*dskins’ name, RFK site is off the table, officials say
July 1, 2020

espn.com
Statue of former R*dskins owner George Preston Marshall removed from RFK Stadium
June 19, 2020

theweek.com
Jeva Lange: We’re missing the most glaringly racist brands.
June 18, 2020

idahoednews.com
Teton School District Replaces R*dskins Mascot
June 17, 2020

washingtonpost.com
Barry Svrluga: The R*dskins’ name is the shameful statue of the NFL. Tear it down.
June 16, 2020

nbcsports.com
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser: R*dskins need to change team name
June 12, 2020

adweek.com
Native American Advocates Call Out R*dskins and Other Teams Condemning Racism
June 3, 2020

mlive.com
Michigan schools scraps R*dskins mascot, citing division
March 9, 2020
Read a statement from Tribal leaders applauding the decision CLICK HERE

wgntv.com
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban Native American mascots
Feb. 27, 2020

thesidelineobserver.com
It’s Time to Condemn the Washington Football Mascot
July 3, 2019

nytimes.com
Maine Just Banned Native American Mascots. It’s a Movement That’s Inching Forward
May 22, 2019

cnn.com
Maine to become first state to ban Native American mascots in schools
May 17, 2019

wift.org
Parent details violent origin of controversial Pa. school mascot
January 11, 2019

whyy.org
Controversial school mascot could disappear from Bucks County school district
By Aaron Moselle, Oct. 8, 2018

washingtonpost.com
The psychological toll of that name
By Matt Hoyer, Oct. 5, 2018

freep.com
Mich. ACLU to Walmart: Stop selling gear with R*dskins school mascot
By Mark Daalder, Sept. 19, 2018

washingtonpost.com
Native American activists continue their fight against R*dskins team name
By Kevin Blackistone, Sept. 17, 2018

usatoday.com
Urban League CEO calls “Redskins” moral equivalent of the N-word
By Erik Brady, Aug. 24, 2018

newsweek.com
‘Black Panther Challenge’ Creator Launches “Caucasian’ Campaign Against R*dskins Logo
By Dan Cancian, Aug. 1, 2018

hiphopwired.com
Sounds about white: Joe Theismann says Washington professional football team name should stay
By Lance Strong, July 24, 2018

detroitnews.com
Grants remove offensive Native American imagery
AP, July 16, 2018

cincinnati.com
After loud, uncomfortable meeting, Anderson keeps R#dkins mascot, name
Hannah Sparling, June 12, 2018

dailyherald.com
Decades of debate over Native American nicknames
Daily Herald, May 2, 2018

journal-topics.com
Maine West Warrior Dance Retired Amid Controversy
By Lauren Barry, May 1, 2018

wcpo.com
Debate over Anderson High R*dskin mascot gets louder, more incensed and no closer to resolution
By Ashely Zilka, May 1, 2018

READ – National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media letter to Robert Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Feb. 12, 2018

nytimes.com
Cleveland Indians Will Abandon Chief Wahoo Logo Next Year
By David Waldstein, Jan. 29, 2018

independent.co.uk
This Thanksgiving, Native American will be insulted in the most offensive way possible
By Jacqueline Pata and Ray Halbritter, Nov. 23, 2017

Aljazeera.com
No ‘R-word’: US groups call to drop NFL team name
Nov. 23, 2017

thenation.com
By Having the Washington R*dskins Host a Game on Thanksgiving, NFL Owners Show Their True Colors
By Dave Zirin, Nov. 17, 2017

romesentinel.com
Oneida BOE considers mascot change
By Roger Seibert, Nov. 15, 2017

mlive.com
Schools would be fined for ‘racially insensitive’ mascots under Senate bill
Nov. 15, 2017

wmuk.org
Lawmakers Step In On School Mascot Issue
By Cheyna Roth, Nov. 13, 2017

centralmaine.com
Indian mascot still in play at Skowhegan schools
By Doug Harlow, Nov. 12, 2017

yourcentralvalley.com
Tulare Union slowly transitioning ‘R*dskins’ to “Tribe’ identity
By Justin Lum, Nov. 9, 2017

philly.com
At Eagles game, natives and allies protest ‘R*dskins’ name
By Jeff Gammage, Oct. 23, 2017

philly.com
At Monday’s Eagles game, demanding an end to use of ‘R*dskins’
By Jeff Gammage, Oct. 20, 2017

talkmedianews.com
American Indian Smithsonian Director calls it ‘aggravating’ the R*dskins owner positions himself as a social justice advocate
September 26, 2017

wlns.com
Push is on to remove “R*dskins” as sport team mascot name
Sept. 22, 2017

pjmedia.com
D.C. Delegate as R*dskins Open Season: Team ‘Does Not Deserve to be Associated’ with Washington
By Bridget Johnson, Sept. 8, 2017

mlive.com
Native American decry ‘R*dskins’ at Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival
Sept. 9, 2017

thecollegefix.com
Petition to change “Warrior” mascot: ‘white people stole from, raped and murdered’
By Kyle Brady, Clemson University, Sept. 5, 2017

thinkprogress.com
Protests over the Washington football team’s name take hold in its own backyard
By Adam Peck, Aug. 30, 2017

wtop.com
Native American groups seek removal of memorials to R*dskins founder
By Amanda Iacone, Aug. 18, 2017

bangordailynews.com
Maine high schools retain Indian mascots despite controversy
By Kassadi Moore, Aug. 18, 2017

thegazette.com
For five years, a Richmond local has made a one-man stand against the R*dskins’ name
By Master Tesfatsion, Washington Post, Aug. 14, 2017

npr.org
The Supreme Court Decides In Favor of a Racial Slur…Now What?
July 5, 2017

washingtonpost.com
The Washington football team’s legal victory isn’t a win worth celebrating
Editorial Board, July 4, 2017

wkar.org
Republican Lawmaker’s Bill would Ban Use of R*dskins Mascot
AP, June 26, 2017

usatoday.com
R*dskins’ Daniel Snyder “TRILLED” with Supreme Court ruling.
“Now they have the freedom to register a racist name,” [Amanda] Blackhorse told USA TODAY Sports. “I don’t see what’s thrilling about that.”
By Erik Brady, June 19, 2017

tucsonsentinel.com
Advocates to fight R*dskins’ name, despite court ruling in similar case
By Nathan J. Fish, June 19, 2017

forbes.com
Supreme Court’s ‘Slants’ Ruling Isn’t A Win Yet For The Washington R*dskins
By Roger Groves, June 20, 2017

indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com
Supreme Court: Yes, You Can Trademark Disparaging Racial Slurs Like R-Word
By Lynn Cordova, June 19, 2017

thinkprogress.org
Washington D.C.’s NFL franchise scored a big victory in its ongoing battle to preserve its racist name
By Lindsay Gibbs, June 19, 2017

kfgo.com
AIM co-founder blasts decision that protects “R*dskins” nickname
By Jim Monk, June 19, 2017

sfgate.com
Washington’s NFL mascot offends, but is legal
By Sam Hananel, June 19, 2017

iberkshires.com
National Advocacy Group Weights in on Mascot Ban Proposal
By Stephen Dravis, June 17, 2017

gazettenet.com
Columnist Amalia FourHawks: Explains need for statewide ban on Native American mascots
By Amalia FourHawks, June 15, 2017

bostonglobe.com
Bill banning use of Native American mascots in public schools subject of Beacon Hill hearing
By Martin Finucane, June 6, 2017

lansingstatejournal.com
Baker: Native American warriors, my people are not your mascot
May 21, 2017

washingtonpost.com
MLB commissioner wants Cleveland Indians to ‘transition away’ from Chief Wahoo logo
By Des Bieler, April 12, 2017

Amherst.edu
If I May: The Complexity of Mascots
By Jake May, April 5, 2017

interlochenpublicradio.org
State board, Dept. of Ed look to end racist mascots
By Rick Pluta, March 16, 2017

andovertownsman.com
Legislators look at retiring Native American mascots
By Christian Wade, Feb. 9, 2017

delawareonline.com
Conrad R*dskins now the Red Wolves
By Jessica Bies, Feb. 8, 2017

recorder.com
Bill filed in state Senate would ban use of Native American mascots
by Miranda Davis, Jan. 24, 2017

wwmt.com
Meeting on school mascot ends in profanity and derogatory insults
Jan. 18, 2017

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com
Supreme Court to hear case with relevance to Washington trademark dispute
By Mike Florio, Jan. 15, 2017

goodmenproject.com
Giants Beat R*dskins, My Kids Ask, ‘What Are R*dskins?’
By David Kozlowski, Jan. 5, 2017

adirondackdailyenterprise.com
Uniform donation rejected
By Kelly Carroll, Jan. 4, 2017

fusion.net
This Native American tribe’s plan could help schools ditch racist mascots
By Nidhi Prakash, Jan. 4, 2017

tdn.com
Kalama High Chinook mascot gets a new look
By Hayat Norimine, Dec. 23, 2016

yakimaherald.com
Here’s why Native American mascots are inappropriate
By Jesse Gillum, Dec. 23, 2016

wzzm13.com
‘R*dskins’ name dropped: Belding school board votes unanimously
Dec. 19, 2016

12news.com
Native American group holds rally outside University of Phoenix Stadium
Dec. 4, 2016

azfamily.com
AZ activist rally against R*dskins team name and ND pipeline
Dec. 4, 2016

dailyutahchronicle.com
Washington Needs to Reconsider Name, Stance
By Kim Brenneisen, Nov. 8, 2016

mercurynews.com
Mascot controversy makes it way into presidential election
By John Hickey, Nov. 7, 2016

hollywoodreporter.com
Why Aren’t More People Talking About the Cleveland Indians’ Racist Logo? A Native American Activist’s View
By Andy Lewis, Nov. 1, 2016

mic.som
Native American still face racism across the US as Standing Rock protests continue
By Zak Cheney Rice, Oct. 31, 2016

sonomastatestar.com
Racism has no place in professional sports
By Braden Cartwright, Oct. 31, 2016

mprnews.org
Baseball playoffs put teams’ racist name, mascot in spotlight
By Bob Collins, Oct. 14, 2016

huffingtonpost.ca
HuffPost Canada Will not Be Using Racist Sports Team Names
By Joshua Ostroff, Oct. 13, 2016

usatoday.com
Eagles’ Allen Barbre, of Native American descent, on R*dskins team name: ‘I just don’t say it’
By A.J. Perez, Oct. 13, 2016

sportal.com
Blue Jays announcer won’t say ‘Indians’ during ALCS broadcast
“For the rest of my career I will not say ‘Indian’ or ‘Brave,’ and if I was in the NFL I would not say ‘R*dskins,’” Howarth said Tuesday on “The Jeff Blair Show” on Toronto’s Sportsnet 590 The FAN .
Oct. 11, 2016

philly.com
Carlisle Indian activists, kin gather to share school’s story
By Jeff Gammage, Oct. 9, 2016

newsmax.com
Supreme Court Turns Away R*dskins Appeal in Trademark Case
The Supreme Court has rejected a long-shot appeal from the Washington Redskins challenging a law that bars offensive trademarks. But the justices could still resolve the same issue in another case the court took up last week.
Oct. 3, 2016

wwmt.com
Protest pressuring Paw Paw to change mascot’s name
Oct. 3, 2016

heraldpalladium.com
In our opinion: The R-word
Editorial Board, Oct. 2, 2016

us.blastingnews.com
People not mascots” Red face does not honor indigenous peoples
By Matt Barkhausen, Oct. 1, 2016

edweek.org
In Case Implicating Team Nicknames, Justices to Weight Disparaging Trademarks
By Mark Walsh, Sept. 29, 2016

masslive.com
Turner Falls digs into bloody history of American Indian massacre helping spur move to change high school mascot
By Phil Demers, Sept. 27, 2016

recorder.com
Nolumbeka Project calls for change in mascot
By Miranda Davis, Sept. 26, 2016

recorder.com
My Turn/Bulley: Keeping the Turners Falls mascot harms Native Americans
By David Bulley, Sept. 26, 2016

nytimes.com
California Today: The Debate Over Indian Mascots and Imagery
By Mike McPhate, Sept. 22, 2016

cowboysindians.com
Native American writer talks about portrayal of Indians in cinema, sports mascots, and his new children’s book, Thunder Boy Jr.
By Tommy Cummings, Sept. 22, 2016

thehill.com
The destructive dynamic of dehumanizing Native Americans
By Ray Halbritter and Jacqueline Pata, Sept. 20, 2016

commonwealthtimes.org
Press Box Editorial: people are not mascots
Sept. 19, 2016

fox17online.com
Belding school board discusses changing controversial mascot
By Rebecca Russell, Sept. 19, 2016

wpr.org
Native Activist: Washington Football Team Mascot Rooted In Ugly US History
By KP Whaley, Sept. 16, 2016

livescience.com
Native American Mascots Really Do Reinforce Stereotypes
By Justin Angle, University of Montana, Sept. 13, 2016

washingtonpost.com
MNF’s Sean McDonough will ‘minimize the use of the nickname but not completely avoid it’
By Rick Maese, Sept. 12, 2016

house.gov
As NFL Opens Season, Congresswoman Renews Call for Washington Football Team to Change the Mascot
Sept. 8, 2016

heraldpalladium.com
‘R*dskins’ controversy returns to Paw Paw
By Louise Wrege, Sept. 8, 2016

thedailynews.com
Belding school board begins mascot discussion
By Emilee Nielsen, Sept. 7, 2016

usatoday.com
The real history of Native American team names
By Erik Brady, Aug. 25, 2016

uniondemocrat.com
Calaveras High School moving on without a mascot
By Guy Dossi, Aug. 23, 2016

bleacherrepot.com
What Makes a Good Sports Villain? (Dan Snyder)
By Chris Roling, Aug. 20, 2016

thestar.com
Teacher lobbying for Ontario schools to eliminate racist team names, mascots
By Jessica Botelho-Urbanski, Aug. 16. 2016

utne.com
How the NFL Promotes Racism in America
By C. Richard King, Aug., 2016

tulsaworld.com
Savage works of art: Oklahoma artists address stereotypes
By James D. Watts Jr., Aug. 11, 2016

wtop.com
ESPN’s Kellerman thinks Snyder will change team name
Bu Noah Frank, Aug. 4, 2016

idahostatesman.com
Boise High remains the Braves, but paints over ‘antiquated’ mural
By Anna Web, Aug. 2, 2016

Washington.cbslocal.com
New Monday Night Announcer Unsettled on How to Address ‘R*dskins’
By Chris Lingebach, July 29, 2016

ftw.usatoday.com
Ranking all 32 NFL teams by likability
By Luke Kerr-Dineen, July 26, 2016
#32 – Washington R*dskins
So much to get through it’s tough to know where to even begin. How about with this one: When people across the country and, indeed, the world have a moral objection to the very name of your team on the grounds that its racist yet you still refuse to change it, despite pleas from the group in question and the President of the United States, ranking last shouldn’t come as a surprise.

missoulian.com
North Dakota takes progressive stand in Native mascot quarrel
By Greg Rachac, July 23, 2016

record.net
R*dskins nickname being phased out in California
July 4, 2016

therealnews.com
R*dskins and Crackers: What’s In a Name?
July 1, 2016

greenfieldreporter.com
The Conrad Schools of Science in Wilmington will stop using the nickname “R*dskins” and Native American imagery
AP, June 16, 2016

indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com
Approx 80% of Natives Offended by R*dskins: per Random Polling of 2,000
By Vincent Schilling, June 6, 2016

rapidcityjournal.com
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council opposes Washington R*dskins’ team name
June 2, 2016

wrvo.org
Native American leaders say fight to change Washington R*dskins mascot continues
By Payne Horning, May 31, 2016

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com
Native American activists criticize Washington Post poll
By Mike Florio, May 28, 2016

cbssports.com
Native American activist: ‘Washington Post’ poll on R*dskins name is ‘immoral’
By Ryan Wilson, May 28, 2016

si.com
Why I Still Won’t Use ‘R’ Word
By Peter King, May 24, 2016

nytimes.com
A Heated Linguistic Debate: What Makes ‘R*dskins’ a Slur?
By Dan Barry, May 21, 2016

nbcsports.com
Native American Journalists Association criticizes Washington Post poll
By Mike Florio, May 21, 2016

ThinkProgress.org
After Damaging Washington Post ‘R*dskins’ Poll, Change The Mascot Movement Moves On
By Lindsay Gibbs, May 20, 2016

ibtimes.com
R*dskins Name Change: Calls For New NFL Nickname Remain, Despite Poll Results
By Anthony Riccobono, May 20, 2016

spokanepublicradio.org
Oregon School District Latest To Jettison Native American Mascot, Imagery
By Tom Banse, May 11, 2016

dailyastorian.com
Warrenton Warrior in name, change in image
By Edward Stratton, May 11, 2016

USATodayhss.com
Native Americans, Del. high school alums debate appropriateness of ‘R*dskins’ nickname
By Saranac Hale Spencer, the News Journal, May 3, 2016

Denver.cbslocal.com
Schools with Native American Mascots Making Changes Following Report
By Andrea Flores, April 19, 2016

washingtonpost.com
Colorado panel urges schools to drop Native American mascots
By James Anderson, April 18, 2016

thestar.com
Indigenous sports mascots reflect larger racism problem
By Kate Kempton, March 6, 2016

baltimoresun.com
‘R*dskins: Insult and Brand’ confronts NFL, controversial team name
By Kathleen Rooney, March 2, 2016

thehill.com
We must stop the NFL from exporting racism
By Rep. Betty McCollum and Michael Dugher, MP, Feb. 29, 2016

freemansd.com
Editorial: Pass bill to end offensive mascots now
Freeman Courier, Feb. 24, 2016

espn.go.com
British pols: Change the Washington name or send different team to U.K.
By Mike Wise, Feb. 24, 2016

cavalierdaily.com
Opinion: The Washington football team needs a name change
By Evelyn Immonen, Feb. 24, 2016

daily-times.com
Tribal attorneys file brief against NFL team
By Noel Lynn Smith, Feb. 22, 2016

sdpb.org
Bills Ends Offensive School Names, Mascots
By Jennifer Jones, Feb. 22, 2016

washingtonpost.com
A fan’s lament: Why I’m quitting Washington’s football team
Ian Washburn, Feb 18, 2016

ibtimes.com
R*dskins Name Controversy Update: Congressman’s Letter to NFL Commissioner Goodell Cites ‘Hateful Slur’
By Tim Marcin, Feb. 19, 2016

Syracuse.com
Rep. John Katko to NFL: Washington R*dskins name is ‘hateful, hurtful slur’
By Mark Weiner, Feb. 17, 2016

cbslocal.com
Late Supreme Court Justice Hated Washington R*dskins
By Brian Tinsman, Feb. 16, 2016

newburyportnews.com
Editorial: Taking another look at high school mascots
Feb. 12, 2016

mercedsunstar.com
Gustine chooses new mascot after governor bans R*dskins
By Brianna Calix, Feb. 11, 2016

fresnobee.som
Tulare high school abandons fight for R*dskins mascot name
By Rory Appleton, Feb. 10, 2016

argusleader.com
My Voice: Native American mascots are not OK
By Mato Standing Soldier, Jan. 31, 2016

independent.co.uk
Wembley Stadium will become the battle ground on which we assert Native American rights
by Jane Merrick, Jan. 26, 2016

fresnobee.com
Malik Simba: Heritage, sports and a racial slur
Jan. 22, 2016

journalistresource.org
Native Americans: Negative impacts of media portrayals, stereotypes
Jan. 20, 2016

rapidcityjournal.com
Association urges dropping of teams’ nicknames, mascots that portray Native American stereotypes
By Bob Mercer, Jan. 14, 2016

citylab.com
What Washington, D.C. Should Demand of a New NFL Stadium
By Kriston Capps, Jan. 7, 2016

dallasnews.com
Jacqueline Keeler: NFL, we are not your mascots
Jan. 5, 2016

sun-sentinel.com
Dolphins owner’s anti-racism group should address team name
By Ray Halbritter and Jacqueline Pata, Dec. 25, 2015

homenewshere.com
Parents Express Distaste with Long-Time Mascot
By Brendan Foley, Dec. 19, 2015

petoskynews.com
Controversy brews around Native American imagery in Northmen logo
By Jillian Fellow, Dec. 18, 2015

indiancountrymedianetwork.com
WATCH: Standing Rock Sioux Brothers Film Documentary on Native American Mascots
By Tara Houska, Dec. 17, 2015

chicagofootball.com
Hub Arkush: Washington nickname should be changed
By Hub Arkush, Dec. 9, 2015

fox5dc.com
Group to deliver petition demanding R*dskins change team nickname
Dec. 14, 2015

abc7chicago.com
Group protests R*dskins name, mascot before Bears game
Dec. 13, 2015

si.com
R*dskins appear to be running fan Twitter account in support of name
Dec. 13, 2015

statelinesportshub.com
90 Schools Have Reached Out to adidas for Mascot Assistance
By Dave Schmidt, Dec. 7, 2015

chicago.suntimes.com
It’s high time for R*dskins to change name
By Rick Telander, Nov. 21, 2015

WashingtonTimes.com
Labor Department throws football party, but bans R*dskins jerseys
Nov. 22, 2015

TheStar.com
Stop using offensive indigenous mascots in sports, Justice Murray Sinclair says
By Chinta Puxley, Nov. 15, 2015

USAToday.com
Adidas launches program to help any high school that wants to change offensive nickname
By Nate Scott, Nov. 5, 2015

psychologytoday.com
Why We Must Listen to Dahkota Kicking Bear Brown
By Michael Friedman, Ph.D., Nov. 3, 2015

ctvnews.com
Manitoba hockey team asked to change ‘derogatory’ R*dskins name
Oct. 29, 2015

SeattleTimes.com
Demeaning mascots and skewed history lessons make school unfriendly, Native Americans say
By John Higgins, Oct. 20, 2015

TheSentinel.com
Local Native American parents want ‘R*dskins’ banned at MCPS
By Kathleen Stubbs, Oct. 17, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
Students Want Schools To Reconsider Native American  Mascots, Obama Administration Says
by Travis Waldron, Oct. 15, 2015

NativeNewsOnline.net
California Right About R-Word; Rest of Country Should Follow
by Levi Rickert, Oct. 15, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Another school district jettisons R*dskins mascot, as movement gains momentum
By Emma Brown, Oct. 14, 2015

Sacbee.com
Ditching ‘R*dskins’ name steps toward healing
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board, Oct. 13, 2015

Time.com
California ‘R*dskins’ Ban a Rare Statewide Win for Movement
By Josh Sanburn, Oct. 12, 2015

TheDenverChannel.com
Will California’s ‘R*dskins’ Ban Cause a Domino Effect?
By Grant Suneson, Oct. 12, 2015

AP
Brown Signs Bill Barring Use of Mascot Name ‘R*dskins’
Oct. 11, 2015

DenverPost.com
Colorado governor creates task force on American Indian mascots
By Joey Bunch, Oct. 6, 2015

kstatecollegian.com
Opinion: It’s time for Washington to ditch the R*dskins mascot
By Taylor Czajkowski, Oct. 6, 2015

NYTimes.com
Donald Trump and Jeb Bush Find Common Ground on Washington’s Football Team
By Alan Rappeport, Oct. 5, 2015

ThinkProgress.com
Jeb Bush Got $100,000 From Washington ‘R*dskins’ Owner, Says Team name Not Offensive
by Josh Israel, Sept. 30, 2015

New York Times
Jeb Bush’s Position on Washington R*dskins Offends Some Native Americans
By Alan Rappeport, Sept. 30, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
Jeb Bush Gives A Middle Finger To The Entire Native American Community
By Nick Wing, Sept. 30, 2015

ABCNews.go.com
Daniel Snyder can’t see that the future is here
By Mike Wise, Sept. 24, 2015

LarryBrownSports.com
Chris Rock rips R*dskins over logo, treatment of RG3
Sept. 24, 2015

WINA.com
Congressional bill aims to get NFL to change the name ‘Redskins’
By Steve Ginsburg, Sept. 11, 2015

TheOneFeather.com
Tribe ceases relationship with Washington NFL team
By Scott McKie, B.P., Sept. 10, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
California Legislature Approves Ban on ‘R*dskins’ Mascots
By Travis Waldron, Sept. 10, 2015

USAToday.com
Sen. Harry Reid says Dan Snyder tried to ‘bribe’ some Native Americans
By Luke Kerr-Dineen, Sept. 9, 2015

TheNation.com
Washington’s Football Team is the Donald Trump of the NFL
By Dave Zirin, Sept. 9, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
Native American Rodeo Breaks With DC Football Team’s Charity Over ‘Racial Slur’ Name
By Travis Waldron, Sept. 4, 2015

SanBenitoCountyToday.com
Bill aiming to ban “R*dskins” in California schools heads to senate
August 28, 2015

nbc12.com
Mediation scheduled in R*dskins trademark lawsuit
By Rachel DePompa, August 25, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Native American tribe votes to reject $25,000 offered by Washington R*dskins Foundation
By John Woodrow Cox, August 5, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
8 Schools That Have Dropped The ‘R*dskins’ Name Washington’s NFL Team Still Won’t Change
By Travis Waldron, Aug. 3, 2015

Elkhartruth.com
Goshen R*dskins mascot to be retired Jan 1, 2016
By Michelle Sokol, July 27, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
NFL Bankrolls Legal Defense Of ‘R*dskins’ Trademark
By Katelyn Harrup, July 21, 2015

NBCNews.com
HUD Secretary Julian Castro: Washington, D.C. NFL Team Name Offensive
By Suzanne Gamboa, July 11, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Editorial Board: Change the Washington football team’s insulting name
July 9, 2015

ArizonaDailyIndependent.com
Navajo Nation President Hails Cancelation of R*dskins Trademark
July 9, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Judge’s ruling on R*dskins trademark
July 8, 2015

USAToday.com
R*dskins trademark ordered cancelled by federal judge
By Erik Brady, July 8, 2015

AZCentral.com
R*dskins name going the way of the Confederate flag
By Laurie Roberts, July 8, 2015

ESPN.com
Sports Writer Mike Wise joined Bob Ley on Outside the Lines to discuss parallels between the Confederate flag and the R*dskins mascot
July 1, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Obama administration rebuffs D.C.’s efforts to bring back the Redskins
By Jonathan O’Connell, July 1, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Are they defending the R*dskins name or the Confederate flag?
June 30, 2015

SportsOnEarth.com
Fighting History is Futile
By Will Leitch, June 30, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
United Church of Christ calls for Washington R*dskins to change name
By John Woodrow Cox, June 29, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
United Church Of Christ Condemns Washington NFL Team’s ‘Demeaning’ Name
By Travis Waldron, June 29, 2015

VIDEO – California Senate Education Committee Hearing on AB30 “California Racial Mascots Act” Press Conference.

Watch an episode of ‘Native Report’ featuring coverage of the Change the Mascot Campaign rally that took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the NFL season. Watch it here.

Roanoke.com
Blackistone: Washington football fans are as guilty of cultural appropriate as Rachel Dolezal
By Kevin Blackistone, The Washington Post, June 21, 2015

SportsGrid.com
California Just One Step From being First State to Ban R*dskins Name
By Rick Chandler, June 18, 2015

CalaverasEnterprise.com
R*dskins name ban proponent speaks to Calaveras High School
By Dahkota Kicking Bear Brown, June 2, 2015

TheWorldLink.com
Our View: Native American mascots’ time is over
June 2, 2015

LacrosseTribune.com
Madison School Board OKs ban on student attire with Indian mascots, logos
By Pat Schneider, May 26, 2015

OregonLive.com
Native American mascots have to go, Oregon State Board of Education rules
May 22, 2015

Boston.com
It’s 2015: Why do 40 Mass. high schools still have Native American mascots?
By Allison Pohle, May 20, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Arlington board majority asks football team to change R*dskins name
By Patricia Sullivan, May 19, 2015

USAToday.com
How high school lacrosse team played role in ‘R*dskins’ name change
By Erik Brady, May 19, 2015

highlandernews.org
Speaker argues Native American mascots damaging to youth
By Joseph Avila, May 5, 2015

mtv.com
California Might Be Banning The Mascot Name ‘R*dskins” For Good
By Loren DiBlasi, May 5, 2015

nydailynews.com
California assembly passes bill banning ‘R*dskins’ team name, mascot at schools
By Rachelle Blidner, May 5, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Organization of American Historians calls on R*dskins to change name, logo
By Valerie Strauss, April 30, 2015

LATimes.com
Opinion: It shouldn’t take a state law for schools to drop ‘R*dskins’ team name
By Scott Martelle, April 28, 2015

buckslocalnews.com
State civil rights agency finds Neshaminy’s use of ‘R*dskins’ name ‘racially derogatory,’ could open door for lengthy proceedings
By D.E. Schlatter, April 28, 2015

ThinkProgress.org
Why The NFL Is Voluntarily Giving Up Its Tax-Exempt Status
by Travis Waldron, April 28, 2015

wbfo.org
Lancaster students outline process for picking new mascot
By Chris Caya, April 24, 2015

ucrtoday.ucr.edu
American Indian Mascots Harmful to Native Youth
By Bettye Miller, April 24, 2015

HistoryNewsNetwork.com
Historians’ Petition: Washington “R*dskins” Change Your Name!
By Rick Shenkman, April 18, 2015

Care2.com
Why Indian Mascots Send the Wrong Message to Kids
By Jessica Ramos, April 17, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Tug of war for new R*dskins stadium is complicated by name debate
By John Woodrow Cox and Jonathan O’Connell, April 11, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Halbritter on R-Word: Change Comes Slowly, But it Will Come
By Tanya H. Less, April 9, 2015

WGRZ.com
Lancaster school board to get award for mascot decision
April 1, 2015

AssociationsNow.com
Anthropological Association Takes a Stand in Native American Mascot Debate
By Rob Stott, March 31, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Halbritter on R-Word: ‘When Many People Speak Out Change Can Happen’
By Simon Moya-Smith, March 27, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Washington’s NFL team should take cues from a New York school district
Editorial Board, March 20, 2015

Columbian.com
A group, a theme: “Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry’
By Lauren Dake, March 28, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Blackhorse: This Is What Dehumanization Looks Like
By Amanda Blackhorse, March 20, 2015

USATodayhss.com
Conrad Considers Dropping R*dskins Nickname
By Brad Myers, March 19, 2015

DCist.com
It’s Been A Rough Week For The Washington Football Team (And It’s Only Tuesday)
By Matt Cohen, March 17, 2015

KFOR.com
High schools around the country dropping the controversial “R*dskins” mascot
March 17, 2015

New York Times
R*dskins Nickname Is Dropped by School District in Upstate New York
AP

Washington Post
The ‘R*dskins’ are no more – at least in Lancaster, N.Y.
By Lindsey Bever, March 17, 2015

ThinkProgress
New York School Board Votes Unanimously To Drop High School’s ‘R*dskins’ Mascot
By Travis Waldron, March 17, 2015

Syracuse.com
Lancaster drops R*dskins nickname, mascot after Upstate NY schools boycott games
By Ben Axelson, March 17, 2015

Buffalo.edu
Research shows Native American Imagery hurts all ethnic groups, says UB psychologist
By Bert Gambini, March 11, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Two High Schools Refuse to Play opponent Named ‘R*dskins’
By Simon Moya-Smith, March 7, 2015

BuffaloNews.com
Another Voice: “R*dskin” mascot is offensive and promotes a hostile learning environment
By Monica Page Wallace, March 5, 2015

BuffaloNews.com
There’s no excuse for Lancaster to cling to nickname
By Donn Esmonde, Feb. 28, 2015

WIVB.com
Lancaster mascot name debate continues this week
By Joe Melillo, March 1, 2015

nativenewsonline.net
Kansas City Chiefs Staff & NFL Players Weigh In On Native American Mascot Controversy
By Charlie Perry, March 1, 2015

politic.click
Democrats pushing bill that would force R*dskins to change their team name
Feb. 23, 2015

KDLT.com
Native American Mascots: “Not Just A Race Problem, It’s A Human Problem”
By London Swan, Feb. 21, 2015

Elle.com
Native American Girls Protest High School’s “Offensive” Redmen Logo
Feb. 20, 2015

WBFO.org
Local Native American says using ‘R*dskins’ for sports names is ‘absurd’
By Eileen Buckley, Feb. 19, 2015

WKBW.com
Name controversy heating up in the Village of Lancaster
Feb. 18, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
United South and Eastern Tribes Oppose R-Word, Support Bill to Revoke Trademark
By Brandon Stephens, Feb. 9, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
The NFL Perpetuates Stereotypes That Fuel Racism, Domestic Abuse
By Jacqueline Keeler, Feb. 8, 2015

MotherJones.com
A California Lawmaker is Trying (Again) to Force Washington’s NFL team to Change Its Racist Name
By Edwin Rios, Feb. 5, 2015

SportingNews.com
Wisconsin’s Koenig embraces Native American heritage, dismisses ‘R*dskins’ name as sign of honor
By Troy Machir, Feb. 3, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Distaste grows for Washington football team’s name, even among some NFL allies
Editorial Board, Jan. 21, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Washington Post Editorial Board: Dan Snyder’s ‘Obstinacy’ Detrimental to National Football League
Simon Moya-Smith, Jan. 22, 2015

NonProfitQuarterly.org
Fritz Pollard Alliance Rips Snyder’s Washington NFL Team on MLK Day
By Rick Cohen, Jan. 21, 2015

VIDEO
Sarah Silverman Calls For Change of the Washington NFL Team Name
Jan. 21, 2015

LATimes.com
Opinion: More pressure mounts on Dan Snyder to change the racial epithet that is his NFL team’s name
By Scott Martelle, Jan. 20, 2015

WashingtonPost.com
Civil rights group closely allied with the NFL calls for the R*dskins to change its name
By John Woodrow Cox and Mark Maske, Jan. 19, 2015

Thinkprogress.org
On MLK Day, NFL-Allied Civil Rights Group Calls For ‘R*dskins’ Name Change
By Travis Waldron, Jan. 19, 2015

SBNation.com
Fritz Pollard Alliance calls on Washington to change NFL teams’ name
By Jason Marcum, Jan. 19, 2015

WJLA.com
Oneida Indian Nation funds anti-R*dskins robocall blitz (video)
Jan. 15, 2015

USAToday.com
Opponents of the R*dskins’ name are starting a robo-call campaign
By Erik Brady, Jan. 14, 2015

OKGazette.com
Commentary” Playing R*dskin on the Hill
By Cedric Sunray, Jan. 14, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
A Change Will Come
By Ray Halbritter, Jan. 14, 2015

BleacherReport.com
Mike Freeman’s 10-Point Stance: 10. Halbritter on Washington team nickname issue
By Mike Freeman, Jan. 14, 2015

rhrealitycheck.org
The Washington Football Team’s Name Feeds Into Violence Against Native Women
By Jacqueline Keeler, Jan. 13, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMedaiNetwork.com
Feds Intervene in Snyder’s Lawsuit Against Indians; New Children’s Book Glorifies R-Word
By Simon Moya-Smith, Jan. 10, 2015

SBNation.com
‘How the R*dskins Got Their Name,’ a children’s book review by PFT Commenter
Jan. 9, 2015

USAToday.com
Justice Department intervenes in R*dskins trademark case
By Erik Brady, Jan. 9, 2015

MintPressNews.com
Native Youth Ambassadors Carry Their Hope For the Future to the White House
By Christine Graef, Jan. 9, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Navajo Student Debates R-Word: We Are too Small a Population to be Infighting!
Jan. 8, 2015

nonprofitquarterly.org
Washington NFL Team Loses in Football but Claims Philanthropic Success
By Rick Cohen, Jan. 6, 2015

theonefeather.com
Commentary: “R*dskins”: Just a Name?
By Lt. Col. (Ret) Kina Swayney, Jan. 5, 2015

HuffingtonPost.com
Native American Youth Have a Message for the NFL
By Sarah Beccio, Jan. 5, 2015

WBUR.org
‘R*dskins’ Controversy Goes Beyond NFL
Jan. 2, 2015

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Blackhorse: We Will Overcome: The Fight Against Indian Mascots Continues in 2015
Dec. 31, 2014

Deadspin.com
“R*dskins” Mentions Down 27% On NFL Game Broadcasts In 2014
By Timothy Burke, Dec. 30, 2014

HuffingtonPost.com
Opponents Of ‘R*dskins’ Team Name Hold Largest Ever Protest At Washington Home Game
By Nick Wing, Dec. 29, 2014

MIC.com
The Washington R*dskins’ Nightmare Season Just Ended in the Perfect Way
By Zak Cheney-Rice, Dec. 29, 2014

HuffingtonPost.com
Why The ‘R*dskins’ Name Can’t Be Separated From the Bigger Issues Native Americans Face
By Nick Wing, Dec. 21, 2014

WVGazette.com
Norman Chad: Name not the only thing Snyder has botched
Dec. 21, 2014

ThinkProgress.org
Native American Group Raised $20,000 To Fund Super Bowl Ad Against ‘R*dskins’ Name
By Travis Waldron, Dec. 19, 2014

DCist.com
Capital Gifts 2014: What To Get The Washington Football Fan Who Hates The Team’s Name
By Matt Cohen, Dec. 17, 2014

WashingtonPost.com
Native Americans plan protest of Washington R*dskins name at FedEx Field

By John Woodrow Cox, Dec. 16, 2014

WashingtonPost.com
Rooting for Washington’s NFL team has become tiresome; one move could make it easier
By Mike Wise, Dec. 10, 2014

TheCorsaireOnline.com
People are not mascots: a short history
By James Powel, Dec. 10, 2014

ThinkProgress.com
Oklahoma City School Board Dumps 88-Year-Old ‘R*dskins’ Nickname
By Travis Waldron, Dec. 10, 2014

PhoenixNewTimes.com
Native Americans Calling on Arizona Cardinals to Make Policy Against Headdresses, Redface
By Matthew Hendley, Dec. 10, 2014

BlogForIowa.com
Sports Teams and Racial Slurs
By Ralph Sharnau, Dec. 10, 2014

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Cheers, Applause Erupt as OK City School Board Votes to Scrap R*dskins Mascot
Dec. 9, 2014

NewsOK.com
OKC school board votes to remove R*dskins nickname from Capitol Hill High
By Tim Willert, Dec. 8, 2014

SportsMedia101.com
New York Knicks’ Phil Jackson Supports Washington R*dskins Name Protests
By Matt Agne, Dec. 6, 2014

HuffingtonPost.com
This Holiday Season Let’s Displace Disparaging Slurs
By Netta Avineri, Ph.D., and Bernard Perley, Ph.D., Dec. 4, 2014

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Blackhorse: The Hate Mail I Receive is Hostile, Aggressive, Racist and Sexist
Dec. 3, 2014

IndianapolisRecord.com
Washington loss not just to Colts, but to history
By Amy Foxworthy, Dec. 4, 2014

SantaMariaSun.com
Masking Stereotypes: Sports teams should abolish derogatory names and mascots
Dec. 2, 2014

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com
Breaking Bad’s Jonathan Banks on Washington Team: ‘Change the Name’
By Simon Moya-Smith, Dec. 2, 2014

kfbk.com
Assemblyman Hopes to Ban Use of ‘R*dskins’ as Mascot in Public Schools
Dec. 2, 2014

NonProfitQuarterly.org
Snyder and His GM Try to Buy Native American Approval – No Go
By Rick Cohen, Dec. 1, 2014

DeadSpin.com
Cherokee Chief Apologizes For Dan Snyder Alliance
By Dave McKenna, Dec. 1, 2014

PJmedia.com
Interior Secretary Calls R*dskins’ Name a ‘Relic of the Past’ That ‘Should Be Changed’
Nov. 28, 2014