An excerpt: Like most students, Eaton High School senior Karalee Kothe had never thought about her school's mascot -- the Fightin' Reds -- really deeply. Then last year, she heard about state lawmakers who were pushing a bill that would have created a committee to review the use of potentially offensive Indian mascots. If the committee – or a tribe – … Continue reading Via CPR.org: In Rural Eaton, Students Takes Lead on Whether to Remove Indian Mascot
Via The Denver Post: Guest Commentary: Why use “r–skin” word at all?
An excerpt: By Kristen Carpenter and Carla Fredericks The Denver Post recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding the National Football League's team in Washington, D.C. The Post wrote, "Although the Redskins name ought to be retired, it shouldn't occur at the expense of the First Amendment." We believe the case was decided properly, in … Continue reading Via The Denver Post: Guest Commentary: Why use “r–skin” word at all?