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Throwback Thursday: How The Washington NFL Team Got Its Controversial Nickname
Eighty-three years ago, Washington's current NFL team was born as the Boston Braves. The story behind the franchise's eventual nickname has nothing to do with honor or courage.
2014 Was a Rough Year for Minorities
This was a rough year for minorities. If you're not getting shot at, you're probably being called a name or generally harassed for something you have no control over.
Dan Snyder's Right-Wing Election Scam Is Working
Washington NFL team owner Dan Snyder's defense of his team's name may seem fully dumbassed, but he's drawing on classic right-wing tactics to hold his base.
Not Your Mascot: Inside the March Against Dan Snyder's Racist NFL Team Name
Some 5,000 people gathered on Sunday to protest the Washington NFL team's use of a Native American slur and we were there to chronicle the movement's biggest show of power yet.
DeSean Jackson Hauls In 60-Yard Touchdown
Kirk Cousins avoided the Seattle pass rush and bought enough time to find DeSean Jackson streaking downfield for a 60-yard touchdown.
DeSean Jackson Immediately Booed By Eagles Fans, Philly Returns Kickoff for First Time Since 2008
Desean Jackson gets booed, Philly returns kick 102 yards for touchdown.
Grandiose Predictions for the 2014 NFL Season
The first week of the 2014 NFL season is in the books and already things are looking rather insane. With just this tip of the iceberg in mind, here are some predictions I’ve brought back from the astral realm for football fans this fall.
The NFL Previewed in Song, Part V: The NFC East
Busta Rhymes and Minor Threat help us look at a division of obviously flawed teams.
The NFL Is Cracking Down on Racial Slurs, Still Has a Team Named After a Racial Slur
You can get a 15-yard penalty if you call an opposing player or a ref a you-know-what.
Every NFL Team Nickname is Offensive
Sure, people think Washington should change its name to something that isn't wildly offensive, but what about every NFL team's name offensive nickname?
This Week in Racism - There Are Still No Black Emojis
New emojis include the middle finger, the Vulcan hand salute, an optical disc icon, a chipmunk, and a black droplet. But no black people.
Washington Redskins Lose their Trademark, But the Battle is Just Beginning
The US Patent and Trademark Office canceled the Washington Redskins' trademark today, but the fight to change the team's name is far from over.