Redskins Run In to Trademark Trouble in Clash Over Name Change

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2014 Those making the case that it's high time the Washington Redskins changed their name got a boost Wednesday from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, which decided to cancel half a dozen federal trademark registrations owned by the NFL team. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Native Americans Force Sports Fans to Think About Racism

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 14, 2014 The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation of Northern California paid a "substantial" amount of money to air a one-minute version of this ad in seven major American cities during the NBA Finals. It is compelling, persuasive and powerful. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Derogatory Monikers

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Redskins Rationale

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune Nov 8, 2013 Dig deeper

Washington Redskins

Bob Englehart, Cagle Cartoons, The Hartford Courant Oct 21, 2013 Dig deeper

Slap in the Face

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Elderly Women Hit by Poverty More Often Than Men

BLANK Sep 30, 2013 An analysis of recently released census data finds a disconcerting difference in poverty levels between men and women -- particularly those over age 65 -- and unconscionably high levels for women of color. More than one in three Native American women live below the federal poverty line. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Neo-Nazis Seek to Take Over Small North Dakota Village

BLANK Sep 23, 2013 Some 350 protesters greeted a cluster of white supremacists Sunday as officials in Leith, N.D., try to find a way to avoid losing control of the village government to the hate movement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Reds

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Say Hello to the ‘Super Rich’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2013 The 0.001% of the world comprise a class all of their own, spanning several nations and holding 40% of global wealth; some activists are turning away from industrial agriculture and back to the Native Americans' approach to harvesting; meanwhile, in an age flooded with tweets, videos and blogs, how are readers expected to wade through the news? These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

NFL Defends the ‘R-Word’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 13, 2013 Responding to a plea from members of Congress to change the Washington Redskins' bigoted name, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote, "The name is a unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Don’t Stay for Coffee

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Nov 22, 2012 Dig deeper