Pro Con Should Washington Redskins nickname change debate
Guest columnist Tim Wendel argues only fans can force change as Dan Snyder resists altering the team name despite public and institutional pressure. He notes rivals like schools and colleges that have switched and reflects on ownership, fan loyalty, and potential financial windfall from a name change.
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Redskins name debate and Obama clash over team branding
William F. Shughart II critiques the Redskins name controversy while noting Obama’s stance. The column discusses NFL owner Dan Snyder, Congress, fiscal cliffs, Obamacare glitches, NSA and IRS scandals, and public figures weighing in on the name issue.
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Outbreak of lawlessness tests Senate norms
Charles Krauthammer criticizes the breakdown of political norms in Washington. He argues the filibuster change for executive and judicial appointments violated centuries of precedent and that the Senate now operates with no enduring rules. He also condemns Obama’s unilateral moves on health care and immigration.
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Let's bury the N word again and again
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that efforts to bury the N word have failed. He cites incidents from sports figures to columnists defending usage and urges finding a way to bury the impulse against self respect and collective dignity. He insists the word remains a tool of oppression unique to black history.
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