Nation Jul 13 Washington, D.C., football team retires name and logo after decades of pushback By Associated Press
Politics Jul 06 Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes President Donald Trump on Monday criticized a pair of pro sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of a national reckoning over racial injustice and inequality. By Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 Watch 6:20 A tipping point for Washington, D.C., football team’s name A decades-old controversy over the name of the Washington, D.C., football team has reached a tipping point. After years of public outcry condemning the name as a racial slur aimed at Native Americans, the organization is finally considering a change.
Nation Jul 03 Redskins undergoing ‘thorough review’ of team name In a statement, the team said recent events around the U.S. and feedback from the community prompted the formal review. By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press
Nation Jun 19 Justices say law on offensive trademarks is unconstitutional WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of a law that bans offensive trademarks in a ruling that is expected to help the Washington Redskins in their legal fight over the team name. The justices ruled that… By Sam Hananel, Associated Press
Oct 03 Supreme Court rejects Redskins challenge in offensive trademark case By Associated Press The justices could still resolve the same issue in another case the court took up last week. Continue reading
Sep 29 Supreme Court to hear challenge over offensive trademarks By Sam Hananel, Associated Press The Supreme Court will hear a First Amendment challenge over the government's refusal to register offensive trademarks in a case that could affect the Washington Redskins. Continue reading
Oct 12 California bans public schools from using ‘Redskins’ name By Joshua Barajas California became the first U.S. state to ban "Redskins" as a team name or mascot on Sunday, a word many consider to be a slur. Continue reading