The Confederate Flag, the Washington Football Team, and the Owners Who Love Them The Confederate Flag, the Washington Football Team, and the Owners Who Love Them
If the Confederate flag is seen as poisonous, then products bearing the Washington football team name should be regarded in similar fashion.
Jun 24, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Why the Movement Against Washington Football’s Racial Slur Is ‘Idle No More’ Why the Movement Against Washington Football’s Racial Slur Is ‘Idle No More’
The largest demonstration in history against the NFL’s racial slur of a brand has roots north of the border.
Nov 3, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Comedian Hari Kondabolu with a ‘Solution’ to Changing the Name of the Washington Football Team Comedian Hari Kondabolu with a ‘Solution’ to Changing the Name of the Washington Football Team
“Since logic and human decency have not led to a name change, perhaps it’s best we attempt to destroy their brand through public mockery.”
Oct 17, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
You Can’t Unsee It: Washington Football Name and Quiet Acts of Resistance You Can’t Unsee It: Washington Football Name and Quiet Acts of Resistance
When ESPN reporters and fans aren’t buying a racist name, it might be time for Dan Snyder to sell.
Sep 5, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Assassinating of Native American Voices by the Cowards Palin, Ditka and Snyder The Assassinating of Native American Voices by the Cowards Palin, Ditka and Snyder
Sarah Palin’s screed against those who oppose the Washington football team name has something in common with that of the owner Dan Snyder: it pretends Native Americans do not exist...
Aug 27, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
From the World Cup to the Washington Football Team, Indigenous People Fight to Be Seen From the World Cup to the Washington Football Team, Indigenous People Fight to Be Seen
Whether in Brazil or the United States, opponents of Native rights have taken to the tactic of pretending indigenous social justice activists simply do not exist.
Jun 21, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
About That Open Letter Dan Snyder Just Sent to ‘Redskins Nation’ About That Open Letter Dan Snyder Just Sent to ‘Redskins Nation’
Dan Snyder’s latest open letter about why he is not changing the name of his football team and his new foundation for Native Americans beggars belief.
Mar 26, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Open Letter to Redskins Owner Dan Snyder: Dear Dan, You Can’t Say You Weren’t Warned Open Letter to Redskins Owner Dan Snyder: Dear Dan, You Can’t Say You Weren’t Warned
Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins, will be subject to demonstrations this week in Minneapolis. It is just the latest in a groundswell to change the name.
Nov 4, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Oneida Nation Fights to Change the Name of the Washington Football Team Oneida Nation Fights to Change the Name of the Washington Football Team
Finally, Native American voices are being heard by the media in protest of the name “Redskins.”
Sep 13, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin