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Posted on February 6, 2022 February 6, 2022

What’s Going on In Washington?

By Charles Stampul

This is one of the first photos you see when you go to the new Washington Commander’s website. Clearly a lot of thought went into the production and selection of this gender ambiguous image. But there is more confusion being sowed.

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Posted on July 15, 2020 July 15, 2020

Changing Washington’s NFL team logo, Another Blow to Native Americans

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Washington DC, Though the “Redskin” name has long been controversial, it’s important to note that it was a Blackfeet man from Montana who originally designed its logo. In 1971, the team’s logo was based upon a composite of Native American photographs, including one of the early 20th century Blackfeet Chief Two Guns White Calf.

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Posted on February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016

Offensive Trademarks and the First Amendment

While the Washington Redskins trademark is offensive to Native Americans, the courts may not be able to do anything about it. The First Amendment protects free speech, even when it’s hurtful. Donald Scarinci, PolitickerNJ Read more