Washington to change racist football team name—and Twitter offers some suggestions
Activists have been trying to change the name for decades.
On Jul 13, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski
Amazon’s ban on Washington Redskins gear isn’t going well
Amazon told sellers to remove items last week—but there is still plenty for sale.
On Jul 13, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Trump criticizes Washington Redskins, Cleveland Indians for considering name change
Trump’s tweet from 2013 says presidents shouldn’t get involved with NFL name changes.
On Jul 6, 2020 by Sierra Juarez
Redskins cheerleaders say they were ‘pimped out’ on Costa Rica trip
Descriptions of the trip shocked people on social media.
On May 2, 2018 by Kris Seavers
How a group of Native Americans pranked the Washington Redskins
Who are the Redhawks?
On Dec 13, 2017 by Jay Hathaway
Asian-American band the Slants win Supreme Court battle over offensive trademarks
This is good news for the Washington Redskins.
On Jun 19, 2017 by Bryan Rolli
People are going bonkers over this NFL fumble
What do the replays show?
On Oct 3, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski
Washington Redskins torn apart for annual Thanksgiving tweet
The replies on Twitter say it all.
On Nov 26, 2015 by Selena Larson
Washington Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon files class-action lawsuit against FanDuel
FanDuel has another target on its back.
On Oct 30, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz
I’m obsessed with the 1950s—but I would never want to live in it
A Vox post about a married couple cosplaying history reveals the limits of nostalgia.
On Sep 10, 2015 by Nico Lang
Wife of Redskins GM apologizes after calling ESPN reporter a ‘side chick’
The dysfunction in Washington continues.
On Sep 3, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz
Robert Griffin III likes anti-Redskins post on IG, blames it on the intern
How many interns does one backup quarterback need for social media?
On Sep 1, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz
An NFC East rival trolled Washington fans with this brilliant website
In the modern age, a subtle and digital way to say ‘you suck.’
On Jul 22, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
Why Texas shouldn’t ban the Confederate flag from license plates
Whether it’s Reddit trolls or real-life ones, freedom of speech in the Internet age can be very unpleasant.
On Mar 25, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa
How Twitter has stripped pop culture of its context and nuance
No form of culture, no matter how self-explanatory, will escape unscathed.
On Mar 16, 2015 by Simon Owens
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